BFJ designed and facilitated a community visioning workshop at the Museum of the City of New York to assist CIVITAS in their effort to re-envision the East River Esplanade in Manhattan. Attended by approximately 50 community members from East Harlem and the Upper East Side, the workshop built upon an international urban design competition organized by CIVITAS titled Reimagining the Waterfront, which attracted more than 90 entries from 24 countries. The workshop focused on helping local residents to express their thoughts and ideas for a more purposefully designed and programmed waterfront. Community design ideas included improved pedestrian access to the waterfront, more public arts, food and cultural programming along the esplanade, and greater recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.