Mayor Bloomberg Announces Completion of First Phase of New Governors Island Park Designed by West 8
On Thursday 14 Nov, 2013, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg planted the final tree of the new 30-acre park designed by West 8, marking the completion of the first phase of park on Governors Island since 2007 when West 8 was selected in the international design competition. This tree planting ceremony drew a crowd of over 300 visitors. They were invited to explore the new park spaces and enjoy the brisk yet sunny November morning on Governors Island.
