TIMELINE
DATE ACTIVITY
10/07 Design
The initial renderings were transformed into engineered designs by Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong at the Columbia University’s School of Architecture, and Hugo Gustavo Grisetti, Architect.
03/08 Fundraising
Fundraising for the Waterpod is currently underway. Team: Peter Hirshberg, David Darst, Mei Yee Croll, John McGarvey.
04/08 Acquire Materials
Materials for the Waterpod are being obtained and stored. Between January and July 2008 the bulk of the necessary building materials will be acquired.
05/08 Launch Beta
Launch Interactive Website and Waterpod Beta, Newtown Creek.
05/08 Nautical Engineer
Designs approved by a Nautical Engineer from the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
06/08 Fundraising Event
We will have a fundraising event at The National Arts Club in New York City on June 28, 2008.
07/08 Permits
Applications will be submitted for applicable permits and licensing.
02/09 Media
Current media sources wishing to publicize the Waterpod are growing. A Public Space, Technorati, NPR, Archinet, Der Speigel, ARTNews, and Le Monde have already expressed interest in writing about the Waterpod.
03/09 Construction
Our team will be largely comprised of Green Builders working within the five boroughs.
04/09 Barge Launch
Half of the vessel will launch from City Island, Bronx, and meet with the other half in the Newtown Creek for the final stages of assembly.
05/09 Waterpod Launch
The Launch date is currently scheduled for May 1, 2009, on Newtown Creek, on the Brooklyn/Queens border.
In 1909, New Yorkers celebrated the Hudson River’s 300th anniversary since the exploration by Henry Hudson and his crew in 1609. The celebration in 1909 was a time of embracing differences, forming alliances, and beginning new communities. At this time, a mission to conserve the scenic and natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley was introduced along with new technologies like the airplane and electric light. In alliance with the Quadricentennial celebration of the Hudson River, the Waterpod will continue this precedent, enlivening and enlightening the present while informing the future.
