Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge
Accelerator Opportunity: Techstars NYC Accelerator
12/02/2020
| City: | New York City |
| Challenge Owner: | New York City Council & Van Alen Institue |
| Website: | Challenge Website |
| Challenge Award: | Enter dialogue with the New York City Council regarding a new design for the Brooklyn Bridge walkway |
| Other Awards: | Finalists will work with Van Alen and City Council to further develop their ideas for two months. To select the winning designs, all six finalist proposals will be presented in a public event in mid-July and online. The competition has two finalist categories: Professionals: Three finalists will be 22 years of age and older. Each finalist will receive $13,000. Ultimately, one winner will be selected. Young Adults: Three finalists will be 21 years of age or under. Each finalist will receive $3,000. Ultimately, one winner will be selected. |
| Theme / Sector: | Urban Planning |
| Challenge Blurb: | “The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York’s most recognizable landmarks, and holds a special place in our collective imagination. But that iconic status comes at a cost. At peak hours, the promenade is crammed, uncomfortable, and sometimes unsafe. Thousands of pedestrians and cyclists cross the bridge every day. In response to these conditions, the New York City Council and Van Alen Institute have launched Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge, an international design competition that aims to spark a new public conversation about New York City’s infrastructure.” |
| Challenge Description: | The proposed designs should focus on the bridge’s walkway, but can include recommendations for the bridge’s roadway and nearby public spaces. |
| Open for Submissions: | Yes |
| Deadline for Submissions: | April 5, 2020 |
| Timeline: | Early May 2020: Finalists announced Mid-May 2020: Finalists kick-off event May–July 2020: Proposal development Mid-July 2020: Public jury session Late July 2020: Winners announced |
| Who Can Apply: | The general public, students, and international competitors are welcome, and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged to enter. |
| Registration Details: | Through the website |
For application assistance: Danish Cleantech Hub, New York or contact Mille Munksgaard, Project Manager: mimu@di.dk
