New Roebling Plaza under Brooklyn Bridge is named for Emily
Emily's great-great grandson Kriss, who lives nearby, attends ceremony
Brooklyn Bridge Park on Wednesday broke ground on the space underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. This section will complete the Park as originally planned and will be named in honor of Emily Roebling, the engineer known for her work ensuring the completion of the Bridge.
The area will be transformed into a flexible public space that will add two acres of parkland and connect the DUMBO section of Brooklyn Bridge Park with the southern piers.
Emily Roebling Plaza will consist of a large hardscape area which will feature unique concrete pavers that will echo the design and engineering of the Bridge and will be surrounded by trees, benches and lawns.