River Ring (development)

River Ring is a mixed-use development planned for the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. Two Trees, the project's developer, commissioned a design from BIG and James Corner Field Operations.

This article is about the residential development in New York City. For the project in St. Louis, see The Great Rivers Greenway District.
River Ring
General information
ClassificationResidential
Coordinates40°43′5″N 73°57′56″W
Design and construction
Architect(s)BIG
DeveloperTwo Trees

Development and history

Consolidated Edison previously occupied the three lots on which River Ring will rise, using them for purposes including oil storage.[1][2] Two Trees, the project's developer, purchased the lots in 2019 for $150 million.[3] Two Trees first released public renderings of the project's structures in late 2019.[4] The project abuts the Domino Sugar Redevelopment, also a Two Trees development.[5] Part of the Domino project, Domino Park, was designed by James Corner Field Operations; the firm will also design the outdoor portions of River Ring.[6]

The project will have two towers, originally planned to top out at 600 and 650 feet (180 and 200 m) respectively.[7] Revised plans for the two towers were released in early 2021, increasing the height of one tower to 710 feet and decreasing the other to 560 feet.[8] The project requires rezoning for construction to begin, as zoning currently mandates using the space for commercial or industrial purposes.[1] The project must also go through New York City's Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.[7][3] An organization, Sustainable Williamsburg, has objected to the rezoning plans.[3] Two Trees anticipates completion by 2027.[9]

Before construction begins, the site will host a miniature golf course and a farm.[10] The golf course opened in July 2021.[11] The development will go before the City Planning Commission on August 16th, beginning a seven-month long review.[12] If the building does not gain approval, Two Trees has said it will sell the site to a logistics company.[13]

Design and usage

The buildings will have approximately 1200 residential units,[8] as well as office space[14] and a YMCA.[15] In addition to the residential structures, the development will include a private park with a beach, designed to soak up floodwater, as the development will sit in a floodplain.[16]

See also

References
  1. Corcoran, Cate (8 July 2019). "Two Trees Plans Waterfront Park, May Seek Rezoning for Housing on Williamsburg Con Ed Site". Browstoner. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. Baird-Remba, Rebecca (30 March 2021). "Two Trees' 'River Ring' Towers Will Get First Public Hearing in April". Commercial Observer. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  3. Anthony, Amelia (23 March 2021). "Imagine going to the beach … in Williamsburg". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  4. Londono, Vanessa (15 December 2019). "Two Trees Reveals BIG and Field Operations-Designed Towers and Beach Proposal for Williamsburg, Brooklyn". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  5. Ricciulli, Valeria (12 December 2019). "Bjarke Ingels designs new master plan for Williamsburg waterfront development". Curbed NY. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  6. Velsey, Kim (1 September 2021). "River Ring, Two Trees' Other Eye-Catching Project on the Williamsburg Waterfront". Curbed. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
  7. Hilburg, Jonathan (18 March 2021). "Williamsburg's cove-side towers are still moving, get a redesign". The Architect’s Newspaper. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  8. Young, Michael (27 March 2021). "Updated Renderings Showcase River Ring, BIG's Two-Skyscraper Development in Williamsburg, Brooklyn". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  9. Pham, Diane (22 March 2021). "BIG shares new renderings and diagrams of the River Ring Master Plan for Williamsburg". Urbanize NYC. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  10. "Sustainable farm, mini golf to open this summer on waterfront". Brooklyn Eagle. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  11. Weaver, Shaye (12 July 2021). "Get a first glimpse at Brooklyn's new waterfront mini-golf course". Time Out New York. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  12. Bockmann, Rich (13 August 2021). "Two Trees Moving Forward with River Ring ULURP". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  13. Bockmann, Rich (4 June 2021). "Two Trees Threatens To Sell Williamsburg Site". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  14. Duggan, Kevin (17 March 2021). "Two for two: Developer Two Trees relaunches project for pair of skyscrapers, beach at W'Burg waterfront". Brooklyn Paper. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  15. Young, Michael (17 February 2020). "Preparations Underway for BIG's Two-Skyscraper Development along Williamsburg's Waterfront". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  16. Blackmore, Willy (28 April 2021). "Towers in a Flood Zone? Two Trees Just Wants You To Look At The Wetland Up Front". Curbed. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
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