Last week’s Public Space Potluck brought us to Hudson River Park’s Pier 62, a brand-new public space designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. Wedged just west of West 23rd Street, Pier 62 opened Memorial Day weekend. Unlike its uber-popular neighbors the High Line and Christopher Street Pier, this site is an untapped slice of urban serenity — for now, anyway. Boasting a skate park, carousel, ample seating options and plush expanse of green lawn – the largest in Hudson River Park – Pier 62 won’t be empty for long.

Potluckers enjoyed a riverside breeze, lush grass and blueberry pie.

Hudson River Park Trust executive director Connie Fishman explains how activating the waterfront encourages us to embrace Manhattan’s island geography.

Emerging filmmaker and freshly-minted NYU grad Nandan Rao films executive director Deborah Marton for an upcoming Design Trust video short.