Photos from the Pier

I have been trying to figure out the best way to share the details of the plan presented at the City Council Meeting in June, and everything - from videos to slideshows - that I put together seemed to distract from the hard work of these students.  Their work should speak for itself.  So, that being said, here is their work!

The Department of Health made sure that the food vendors
on the pier sold only fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Department of Transportation built a boat dock that
all boats could use when traveling to the pier, but also
allowed for boat rentals for a small fee.

The Department of Parks and Recreation worked with the
Department of Transportation to plant trees along side the
designated bike paths.

The Department of Sanitation built a shack near the dog run
that would supply free bags and scoopers for pet owners
to help clean up after their pets.
Located next to the shack is one of the many restrooms
built by the Department of Sanitation.  They are cleaned daily
and have hand-dryers (not towels) to help keep the pier clean.

The Department of Sanitation built dozens of recycling bins
throughout the pier.  Brown compost bins and black trashcans
are also seen throughout the pier.

The Department of Sanitation worked with the Department of
Transportation to create a boat that would clean the water
along the Hudson River near the pier.

The Department of Transportation built a subway station and
rerouted the A/C/E trains to stop at the pier.

The Department of Sanitation built a compost dump that
is both utilized by the workers at the pier as well as
by those in the nearby community (it is located next
to the West Side Highway for easy access)

This 3-story building was built by the Department
of Health and includes a Senior Center, a dance studio for
all ages, a healthy restaurant, and a rooftop playground.

This boat, built by the Department of Parks and Recreation,
is a museum about the history of the west side of Manhattan. 

This large, glass-bottomed boat gives tours to many tourists
each day.  It was built by the Department of Transportation.

The Department of Transportation built safety
signs and crosswalks to protect both pedestrians
and motorists alike.  Orange bike paths show
where biking is permitted on the pier.

The Department of Animal Care and Control
built a small-scale zoo for students and visitors to
learn about local wildlife and rescued animals.

A sprinkler park for children was built by the Department of
Parks and Recreation

A grassy area for off-leash hours for pets as well as
a meeting space for daily bird watching tours was
created by the Department of Animal Care and
Control.  This was built to take into consideration
the elderly who want to enjoy the pier.

A playground for children was built by the Department of
Parks and Recreation.  It includes a slide, jungle gym, and other
fun activities.  The Department of Health added a centralized
water fountain as well.

Picnic tables are available to those who want to eat at the pier
and spend the day there.  They were built by the Department
of Parks and Recreation.

There are many boats available for rent at the boat dock,
including glass-bottom boats that come with a tour
guide as well as free canoes for day trips.

The Department of Parks and Recreation
built benches throughout the pier to meet
the needs of parents, the elderly, and those
visiting for longer periods of time who
may need to simply sit for a while.

A gazebo is available for guests at the pier.  A nearby garden
grows fresh fruits and vegetables that are later sold at the food stands.
Local bees (on the roof) help pollinate the plants in the garden.
This was all built by the Department of Health and the Department
of Parks and Recreation.

A view of the interior of the gazebo (with benches)
and the healthy garden mentioned above.

A dog run was built by the Department of
Animal Care and Control to allow for
constant off-leash time for animals.

Two beehives were built amongst the trees to help
pollinate the plants throughout the pier.  These
were built by The Department of Animal Care
and Control to also help save the New York population
of bees.

Signs are posted on roadways to improve
safety by the Department of Transportation.

A bus stop was built at the pier by the Department of
Transportation.

A taxi stand, built by the Department of Transportation, is next to
waiting guides for senior citizens.  These guides help seniors
find their way around and tell them about daily programs happening.
The Department of Health employs these guides, also increasing
jobs in the city of New York.

A water slide and swimming pool were built by the Department
of Parks and Recreation for all citizens to enjoy during the
warm summer months.

Again, I want to thank everyone who came to our City Council Meeting, everyone who provided materials for our fantastic model-building, and all of the families of our hard-working students.

This was an amazing year in second grade!!  Looking back through this blog has brought so many great memories to mind as we start thinking towards next school year.  Good luck with everything next year and please, as I've said before, don't hesitate to email me or contact me should you need anything.

- Liz