Rotary Park
The site of Rotary Park has been many things over its complex history: a natural marsh, a farm, a contested frontier, an exclusive gated park, a train depot, and now the Holland Tunnel exit.
About — Rotary Park
Dasha Khapalova, Founder, Rotary Park and Principal, Ballman Khapalova.
Design — Rotary Park
At street level, there are a series of smaller, intimate parks. Sloped surfaces with stairs, ramps, elevators, and planting lead down to the lower level. The central park is on the lower level, open to the sky and surrounded by an arcade.
Problems - Rotary Park
Land Surface Temperature Map 2019. Urban Heat Island. Lower Manhattan experiences high levels of urban heat island effects due to its dense urban environment, limited green spaces, and heat-absorbing materials.
Holland Tunnel Rotary — Rotary Park
4% GREENSCAPE. Plantings and absorbant soil along Hudson Street . 96% HARDSCAPE. Compacted soil and gravel, concrete sidewalks, and asphalt roadways comprise the vast majority of the 5.5 acre property.
Support — Rotary Park
Rotary Park is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Every donation is tax deductible. Join us in transforming the Holland Tunnel Rotary into Rotary Park!
Programming - Rotary Park
The 70,000 square foot central park can be programmed in many ways. The surrounding 25,000 square foot arcade adds to the programming possibilites.
Proposal — Rotary Park
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