New Yorkers will be graced with a brand new landmark that is set to launch this summer in the form of a public beach set in Manhattan. This will be the city’s inaugural public beach and Architectural Digest notes that this is unique, as the city is nestled between two rivers but has no public beach.
Gansevoort Peninsula will provide an official space that invites residents to enjoy the sun. However, there will be no swimming allowed at this beach, but other activities such as kayaking will be allowed. The reason behind the design is that the water that flows towards the Peninsula comes from the Hudson River still remains unsafe for swimming, although it has come a long way since the 70s.
Image Credit: Hudson River Park Trust
