Water Works
Discover how water shapes the city, from the system of pipes that delivers 1 billion gallons of clean water into (and out of) homes daily, to the working waterfront that drove the city’s economy for centuries, to the challenges of adapting 520 miles of shoreline for a wetter future.
Series Description
In an island city like New York, water plays a key role in a wide array of systems. We need water to drink and cook, our rivers and harbor move cargo and commuters, our wastewater infrastructure supports public health and safety, and our beaches and pools provide people with opportunities for leisure. And yet, this essential building block of life is also one of the greatest threats to the city’s future viability, with cloudbursts, storm surges, and sea level rise threatening to fundamentally alter urban life as we know it.
As part of Open House New York’s ongoing series Water Works, which has been giving New Yorkers opportunities to explore and learn about how water shapes the city all year long, this year’s OHNY Weekend offers experiences at more than 50 water-related sites. Step aboard historic vessels, wander through post industrial waterfront-turned-public parks, or go see for yourself where your waste goes whenever you flush your toilet—whatever floats your boat!
Series Lineup
This series includes a mix of Drop-In and Ticketed experiences. Drop-in sites are free to visit without reservations during open hours. Ticketed sites can be booked beginning on October 3 at 12 pm.
Open House New York members can begin previewing the lineup, including access details, dates, and times, on September 19. The full lineup will be revealed to the public on September 26.
