article_snippet: With its green spaces, pavilions and cafes, this planned redevelopment of the Manhattan waterfront looks like any other city regeneration project.
article_snippet: When fully completed the ambitious project will  run from West 57th Street, down to The Battery park and up to East 42nd street. '
article_snippet: The Bridging Beam will create vistas over the Lower East Side of Manhattan that visitors will be able to use  to relax, socialize and enjoy river views .
article_snippet: Alongside The Bridging Berm a new scenic cycle way will be created for bike riders to enjoy on the banks of the Manhattan shoreline .
article_snippet: This bridge, right, and the view of East River Park, left, will be improved as part of the first ambitious of the project to protect Manhattan .
article_snippet: Beautiful buildings that have been created as part of the architects vision for the waterfront parks in Manhattan .
article_snippet: When fully completed The scheme, created by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) will create new public open spaces running from West 57th Street, down to The Battery park and up to East 42nd street .
article_snippet: the earthen berm will also offers   accessible routes into East River Park and provide space for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying views of the park and river.
article_snippet: The panels will be decorated by local artists and provide a colourful ceiling above the East River Esplanade when not in use.