“From coastal resiliency and sustainable green practices to the preservation of affordable housing, world-class public art, and vibrant, year-round programming in award-winning public spaces, Battery Park City leads the way in many of the measures that makes cities livable."

Raju Mann

President & CEO
  • 06/29/26
  • Community
  • Environment

STATEMENT OF BPCA PRESIDENT & CEO RAJU MANN ON DISMISSAL OF NORTH / WEST BATTERY PARK CITY RESILIENCY PROJECT LAWSUIT

Decision references BPCA’s exceedingly thorough and scientifically supported final environmental impact statement, as well as increased number of trees and greater biodiversity upon project completion

“We appreciate the court’s thoughtful dismissal of this lawsuit. The North/West Battery Park City Resiliency Project was informed by years of extensive community engagement and approved in full accordance with the law. We remain focused on advancing this critical work to protect Lower Manhattan residents, property, and infrastructure from the escalating threats of climate change.”

Read the full decision here.

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