Hudson Yards: New York's Newest Neighborhood

Exciting change is coming to the far West Side of New York City.  The Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, a proposed plan by Related Companies, is to be a mixed-use development that will included office, retail, and residential space, parks, culture and entertainment.  The 26-acre site, located on the river between West 30th and West 33rd, is the single largest piece of underdeveloped property in Manhattan.

The proposed North and South towers tilt in opposite directions, paying homage to the city and the Hudson River.  The E Tower overlooks a grand public square.

Created by master planner Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), it is to consist of 16 skyscrapers containing office, residential and retail space which will be some of the most energy efficient towers in Manhattan.  The North and South office hours will achieve a LEED Gold certification.

Real estate in Hudson Yards will be hot; Diller Scofidio + Renfro, David Rockwell, Ismael Leyva and David Childs of SOM are putting their stamp on the first two residential towers.  

D Tower and E Tower, the first two residential towers.

Hudson Yards officially broke ground in December 2012 with an office building anchored by Coach Inc.  This is expected to be completed in 2015.  Looking forward to following the exciting progress of New York's newest neighborhood!

View of Hudson Yards from the High Line