Brooklyn Bridge Park chooses developer for John Street site
Brooklyn Children's Museum annex to occupy first floor
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Board of Directors has selected a joint venture of Alloy Development and Monadnock Development to design and develop a residential building at John Street in DUMBO.
New parkland, which will include pedestrian bridges over a tidal salt marsh, tree-lined pathways, and a 13,000-square-foot gathering lawn, is also slated to be built at the John Street site. The 1.5-acre site, formerly owned by Con Edison, is at the northernmost section of the park.
The residential building will include 47 apartments and cultural and retail space on the ground floor, which will be occupied by the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. There will also be improved pedestrian access to the park at the Jay Street.
“Brooklyn Bridge Park has quickly become one of our city’s favorite parks, attracting visitors who enjoy its innovative design, new amenities and breathtaking views,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “New parkland and residential development at John Street will allow the park to grow and continue to thrive as one of the highlights of our city’s new green waterfront.”