Lower Manhattan is one step closer to becoming ultra-resilient. According to Crains New York, construction and engineering company AECOM and design firm Dewberry have been selected by the city to implement a portion of the ambitious BIG U resiliency infrastructure plan aimed at protecting downtown Manhattan from future superstorms like Hurricane Sandy. The team will be responsible for more than 3.5 miles of the area’s waterfront from Montgomery Street to the Lower East Side.
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