The Hudson Access Project

Client: NY State Department of Environmental Conservation, River Access Grant
Year: 2022 - 2025
Project Scope: Project management, Survey and data collection, Community engagement, Interactive map design and development, Research

The mission of the Hudson Access Project is to create a comprehensive, and standardized water access database and infteractive map to empower individuals to connect with the Hudson and Harbor Estuary. The project provides insights into accessibility, amenities, facilities, and regulations, allowing the public to make informed decisions regarding their waterfront experiences. The project's collaborative approach ensures that it meets community needs, delivering tangible benefits to the public through accessible water access information, while providing reliable data to advocate for increased equity in water access.

The Hudson Access Project was created in collaboration with the New York - New Jersey Harbor & Estuary Program (HEP) and their Public Access Working Group (PAWG) through a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and additional funding from a Taconic Fellowship awarded by the Pratt Center for Community Development.

Collaborators: Sara Hodges, Alyssa Bement, Nicholas Conklin, Shahadat Hossain