Shaping the future of lower manhattan's Waterfront
From the Battery Maritime Building in the Financial District to
the Seaport up to Two Bridges (Montgomery St)
WHO WE ARE
Battery to Bridges Coalition is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on waterfront stewardship, climate resilience, and public access along Lower Manhattan's East River waterfront—from Montgomery Street to the Battery Maritime Building.
As major investments reshape the waterfront, we advocate for solutions that do more than protect against future climate risks. We support green-space-centered designs that strengthen resilience, improve public access, enhance neighborhood quality of life, and create lasting public benefits for surrounding communities.
Working alongside residents, stakeholders, and partner organizations, Battery to Bridges helps elevate community voices in waterfront planning, supports the continued evolution of resilience efforts, and promotes a future waterfront that is accessible, welcoming, and sustainable for generations to come.
OUR VISION
Ecology & Environmental Stewardship
Support habitat restoration, environmental education, and long-term stewardship of the East River estuary while strengthening connections between people and the natural environment.
Climate Resilience & Community Benefit
Advocate for solutions that protect neighborhoods from future climate risks while creating lasting public benefits through accessible, vibrant, and community-focused waterfront spaces.
Public Access & Recreation
Create welcoming public spaces that encourage walking, gathering, recreation, learning, and everyday enjoyment of the waterfront while expanding access to open space for surrounding communities.
EVENTS
As America marks its quarter-millennium, the waters and skies surrounding Lower Manhattan next week will be the epicenter of naval and aeronautic spectacles that may not be equaled until the nation’s 500th birthday.
Tours are free, but making reservations in advance is strongly recommended. General information on Sail4th 250 can be found here and on ship tours here.
Jul 3
Class B Tall Ships Parade on the East River
1pm
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3pm
East River
Event Details
Jul 3
Class B Tall Ships Parade on the East River
The festivities begin with the arrival of an international fleet of two dozen Class B tall ships. Owned by foundations and individuals, rath...
1pm
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3pm
East River
JUL 3
Class A Tall Ship Gather in New York Harbor
All day
New York Harbor
Event Details
JUL 3
Class A Tall Ship Gather in New York Harbor
We invite you to listen to live bands play beautiful music in the park. Enjoy the sounds of Laureen Davis and the Kings, and enjoy wine tast...
All day
New York Harbor
Jul 4
International Naval Review
7:30am
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12pm
New York Harbor
Event Details
Jul 4
International Naval Review
The day begins with a rare International Naval Review, as the U.S. Navy hosts and leads a parade of dozens of military ships from around the...
7:30am
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12pm
New York Harbor
jul 4
International Aerial Review
10:15am
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11:30am
Event Details
jul 4
International Aerial Review
More than 150 U.S. and allied military aircraft led by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels (piloting their signature F-18 Super Hornets in “tight di...
10:15am
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11:30am
jul 4
Parade of Sail
8:30am onwards
Event Details
jul 4
Parade of Sail
More than 30 majestic Class A Tall Ships (most ranging in size from 340 to 371 feet in length) that are used as naval training vessels and g...
8:30am onwards
More Events
An alphabet soup of city agencies are monetizing our waterfront and planning for resiliency
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GET IN TOUCH
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114 John Street #115, New York, NY 10272, USA
Email: info@batterytobridges.org
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