Animated video shows what the Danish designed Manhattan Dryline will look like with green space and pavilions . The 10 mile long waterfront park disguises flood defences that form a ribbon of protection around lower Manhattan . It will feature kiosks , cycle routes , sports areas , walkways , swimming baths , aquarium , pavilions and fishing piers . It was one of six winning bids chosen as part of the Rebuild by Design initiative in the wake of Hurricane Sandy . A new design for New York City is being unveiled today at an event hosted by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Animated video shows what the Danish designed Manhattan Dryline will look like with green space and pavilions . The 10 mile long waterfront park disguises flood defences that form a ribbon of protection around lower Manhattan . It will feature kiosks , cycle routes , sports areas , walkways , swimming baths , aquarium , pavilions and fishing piers . It was one of six winning bids chosen as part of the Rebuild by Design initiative in the wake of Hurricane Sandy . The storm in October 2012 damaged 305,000 homes and left the island with a bill for $ 19 billion worth of damage .