Times march on, and Yonkers city officials must have decided that they want high tech jobs instead of manufacturing.
Maybe the union?
There is more to this story, I wager.
Yonkers? Isn’t that where aoc is from? Or was that Yorktown.
Like many waterfronts across the nation, industry has departed waterfronts and upscale housing have moved in. The Yonkers waterfront spans roughly 1.5 miles along the Hudson River, centered in the downtown area. The waterfront’s value is tied to its scenic Hudson River views, development potential, and accessibility, making it a magnet for investment. It’s a mix of modern residential developments, recreational spaces, and remnants of its industrial past. The Yonkers waterfront is often cited as some of the most prime real estate in the Hudson Valley. Key features include:
Residential Developments: Hudson Piers, a major mixed-use project by Extell Development, includes six buildings with luxury apartments, amenities like an outdoor pool, and a riverfront promenade. Tenants began moving in by June 2025, with completion expected by 2030.
Public Spaces: The waterfront features a 1.5-mile promenade with running and biking paths, new shops, dining, and the Waterfront Amphitheater, which hosts free summer music events like the “Waterfront Live!” series (June to August).
Revitalization Efforts: The Saw Mill River, once paved over, now flows near the Yonkers Train Station, enhancing the area’s appeal. Projects like Hudson Piers are part of the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Revitalization, one of the largest mixed-use developments in Westchester County.
Accessibility: The waterfront is a 30-minute Metro-North ride from Grand Central Terminal, making it attractive for commuters seeking a suburban-urban blend.
Emerging Amenities: New businesses, including a Lionsgate film studio, are boosting the area’s economic vibrancy. The waterfront is described as part of an “emerging downtown” with shopping and family-friendly neighborhoods.
Historically industrial, with employers like Domino Sugar and Otis Elevator, the waterfront is shifting toward residential and recreational uses, reflecting Yonkers’ broader evolution from a manufacturing hub to a modern commuter city.
We’ve seen the same thing happen on the Spokane River that is the discharge for Lake Coeur d’Alene. Where there used to be several lumber mills along the river waterfront, the entire waterfront has been redeveloped from Coeur d’Alene to Post Falls. The properties along the river are VERY expensive. Ten years ago, you saw remnants of the old mills, enormous piles of earth from the demolition of the mills, old foundations and vast open fields. Now it is all housing and multi-use.
Yonkers has been undergoing a bit of a renaissance, with lots of new apartment and condo buildings going up. They are close enough to be a suburb for professionals working in NYC.
No sugar tonight in my coffee
No sugar tonight in my tea
No sugar to stand beside me
No sugar to run with me