This 4.9 acre State Park in Long Island City was considered one of the most significant New York public works since Central Park. In 1998, Gantry Plaza’s two-and-a-half acres on the East River was the first phase of the planned development that opened up the Queens waterfront in Long Island City. Its award-winning design has transformed former industrial space into a flourishing public park with tremendous views of Manhattan. It was the first in a series of residential developments and public parks for what is currently a thriving community on the East River in Hunters Point, Queens. For this designer, it was an opportunity to collaborate with renowned landscape architects and contribute to conversations about cultural heritage landscapes.