On the Ground: Gotham Park a Vision for Under the Bridge

Some of the world’s most memorable public spaces aren’t built from scratch, they’re uncovered, reimagined, and brought back to life.

Beneath one of New York City’s most iconic landmarks, Rosa Chang and the team at Gotham Park are doing just that, transforming overlooked infrastructure under the landmark Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan into a new type of hyper-urban, community-led park—a vibrant destination for community, culture, and connection.

Rosa Chang is co-founder and president of Gotham Park and a leading advocate for community-led city making, she works across civic, government and local stakeholder groups to deliver inclusive, high-impact urban environments that strengthen connection and public life.

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