Pressing issues: Solutions to global climate challenges pursued at Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park
New pilot program making NYC global hub for urban innovation
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the activation of one of its flagship assets, the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT), in Sunset Park, for climate innovation pilot projects allowing companies to test and scale their technologies in live environments. The program will allow companies to pioneer groundbreaking technology for and solve city challenges around energy, transportation, and building decarbonization. NYCEDC’s Sunset Park Portfolio features over 200 acres of waterfront space and assets that provide unique opportunities for industries of the future.
Recognizing the global threat of climate change and the need to accelerate a just transition to a green economy, this new piloting program highlights the potential and value of public-private partnerships to grow emerging technologies and companies. Participants will have access to parking spaces and electrical, roadways, waterfront access, plumbing and water systems, building façade and windows, roof areas, and heating and boiler systems. These spaces and infrastructure will offer a live environment for companies to test their technologies, develop their products, show viability for customers and investors, and tap into New York City’s economy, the 9th largest in the world.
“New York City is a global leader in the urgent work of transitioning the built environment to be more resilient and less energy intensive. This exciting project at BAT is another example of the Adams’ administration’s work to bring the public and private sectors together to identify, test and scale innovative tools and technologies that will help to reduce carbon emissions and advance the city’s climate agenda,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer.