The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance (MWA), a project of the MAS since 1999, spun off and became an independent nonprofit organization in April 2007. They are an alliance of more than 300 organizations working to transform the New York and New Jersey harbor and waterways to make them cleaner and more accessible, a vibrant place to play, learn and work with great parks, great jobs and great transportation for all. For more information about the work of MWA, visit www.waterfrontalliance.net.
Midtown's East River Waterfront
June 01, 2007
The development of Hudson River Park, and Stuyvesant Cove Park along the East River, has moved Manhattan tantalizingly close to being surrounded by an accessible green waterfront. A major missing link, however, remains along the segment of the East River shoreline that includes the campus of the United Nations and a large new development planned for the parcels once occupied by the Con Edison power plant that spanned from 38th Street to 41st Street, along First Avenue. Continue reading...
Newly Independent MWA Taps President
April 23, 2007
Roland Lewis, executive director of Habitat for Humanity - New York City since 1997, has been named president and CEO of the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance. MWA, a project of MAS since 1999, was launched as an independent non-profit organization on April 1. Continue reading...
Harbor Camp Sails Again
September 01, 2006
Almost 2,000 students experienced Harbor Camp this past summer, a waterfront-themed summer program of educational, recreational and cultural activities. Organized by the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance, activities included sailing, visits to historic boats, waterfront parks and museums during July and August.
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