Governors Island Park

Site Plan & Areas —

Experience the Site Plan

Take a walk through the future park and public spaces.
This section elaborates each major area of the park and public spaces. For information about the future of the development zones and tenancies in the Historic District, please visit About…

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Design Principles —

Carefree Island

Governors Island already embodies a special carefree spirit. Its first generation of visitors remark that a visit is like a vacation. The park and public space design preserves the Island as an oasis for bicycling, play, the arts, and the…

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The Way It Works —

Furnishings

Seating, lighting and other furnishings are critical to the visitor’s experience of any public space or park. An array of well-designed and well-located furnishings makes for a comfortable and inviting experience. Furnishings help establish character and feel. They also must…

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