Our Work in Beacon
Scenic Hudson is at the Heart of Beacon's Renaissance
With the establishment of The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries on the Hudson and the success of Dia:Beacon, the City of Beacon is clearly on the rise. Scenic Hudson has been laying the groundwork for this renaissance for many years and is working towards an even more vibrant future for this riverfront city.
Beacon's Bright Future: artist's rendering of proposed Beacon waterfront
15 years of progress
Since the early '90s, Scenic Hudson has been working to protect Beacon's natural and historic resources by acquiring and restoring land including the 2,000-acre Fishkill Ridge Conservation Area, the 234-acre Gateway to Mount Beacon park, the 11-acre Madam Brett Park and the 25-acre Long Dock property on the Hudson River. We've also worked to advance the city's economic revitalization through years of outreach to government and business leaders.
Coming soon: a model green development
Long Dock Beacon: view of Beacon's future park and "green" hotel/conference center.
In recent years, Scenic Hudson has worked with various experts and members of the public to develop a vision for Long Dock Beacon, a 16-acre waterfront park and eight-acre hotel/conference center complex that will showcase some of the world's most innovative "green" building designs and technologies. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2008. Our developer partner Foss Group Beacon has more information at www.longdockbeacon.com
SAVE THE DATE:
Nov. 28 Public information meeting about environmental cleanup at Long Dock Beacon
A public information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 28, will discuss contamination and recommendations for cleaning it up on a portion of Long Dock Beacon on the City of Beacon waterfront.
ON THE WATERFRONT: New Sculpture Connects People with the River
George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture includes a terraced angling deck, a new boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.Photo © Harry Wilks
