There are several updates on the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, which the city plans to transform into a modern maritime port with possible housing, parks, and public spaces along the waterfront site. A $164 million federal grant was awarded for the project, a task force has been appointed, and the first public planning workshop is coming up in Red Hook.
Today, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal houses the Red Hook Container Terminal at Pier 10, the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal at Pier 12, NYC Ferry’s Atlantic Basin stop, and commercial tenants. In May, the city gained ownership of the 122-acre site and announced plans to develop a modern, 21st-century port and mixed-use community hub. The Brooklyn Marine Terminal’s revitalization is part of the city’s greater plan to create a “Harbor of the Future,” with a Blue Highway network that utilizes New York’s waterways and reduces truck emissions on roads.
Mega Grant secured from the Department of Transportation
Mayor Eric Adams announced that his administration secured a Mega Grant of $163.8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to modernize the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. This infrastructure grant from the Biden-Harris administration builds on the $95 million investment already made by the city and state. The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) says this funding will be used to rehabilitate and rebuild the marine terminal’s piers and operations, and expects that the modernized port will generate $9 billion and create thousands of jobs over the next 10 years.
Task force and advisory groups announced
A 28-member member task force has been appointed, and will be chaired by Congressman Daniel Goldman, Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes. The task force includes city officials, local community organizations, citywide planning organizations, and maritime and industrial groups. The NYCEDC also created six advisory groups, which include a few of our neighborhood associations such as the Brooklyn Heights Association, Cobble Hill Association, and Carroll Gardens Association.
Click here to see the full list of task force members.
Following public workshops this fall and winter, the task force will vote to approve community recommendations and present a “vision plan” in 2025 for the future of Brooklyn Marine Terminal.
First public planning workshop and more ways to engage
The first community planning workshop will take place at the Miccio Center in Red Hook on Saturday, September 28, from 11am to 2pm. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP here. The workshop is free and open to all, and light refreshments and child care will be provided. Participants are welcome to drop in and out of the event, and there will be many stations throughout the room to learn about the planning process and speak directly to the project’s team.
There are more ways to engage with the project this fall:
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Atlantic Antic | Saturday, September 29 | 12-6pm | The BMT will have a booth where members of the public can stop by, learn more about the project, and ask the team questions.
- Public Survey | Complete this 5-minute survey to give your feedback for the future of the BMT site.
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NYCEDC Office Hours | Members of the public are invited to stop by the EDC at 90 Columbia Street to learn more and ask questions in person. Office hours will take place from 4-7pm on the following days in October:
- Tuesday, October 1st
- Wednesday, October 3rd
- Wednesday, October 9th
- Monday, October 14th
- Wednesday, October 18th
- Monday, October 21st
- Wednesday, October 23rd
- Monday, October 28th
- Wednesday, October 30th
Updated: September 25, 2024.
