In early 2021, the EDC announced that planning was underway for a $294 million renovation of the esplanade’s East Harlem segment, called the Bobby Wagner Walk, which runs from East 90th Street to East 125th Street. The project was expected to include a full reconstruction and elevation of the waterfront and the East 107th Street Pier, featuring flood resiliency features and ample green space for visitors.
But in July, EDC officials announced that repairs for two multi-block spans of the waterfront are on hold because the original projected budget of $294 million will no longer cover the full scope.
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