The 2.3-acre Harlem River transformation will feature a living shoreline, BBQ zones, a splash pad, and a massive welcome plaza. – Staff Writer · June 18, 2026 With major historic openings taking over New York City this year like the legendary Jacob Riis bathhouse restoration and the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, Lower Manhattan’s stunning new 360º observation deck, New Yorkers’ summer bucket lists are officially overflowing.