Plans have been revealed for Hudson Mosaic, a 35-story residential skyscraper in Manhattan’s Hudson Square that will deliver 100 percent affordable housing alongside a full-scale public recreation center. Designed for a city-owned site controlled by the Department of Environmental Protection, the project is being developed through a public-private partnership led by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development, NYC Parks, and DEP, with Camber Property Group, Services for the UnderServed (S:US), and Essence Development.
Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, in collaboration with Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, the brick-clad tower takes cues from the West Village’s historic architecture, featuring a trapezoidal form articulated by cubic window bays. It will include nearly 280 affordable apartments, with at least 15 percent reserved for transitional housing, and will be available through New York City’s housing lottery. A multi-story base integrates community-focused amenities, including a recreation center with a six-lane pool, basketball court, indoor track, fitness rooms, media lab, and flexible multipurpose spaces, as well as social services, laundry facilities, and a children’s playroom. An open-air plaza is planned on the sixth floor.
City officials describe Hudson Mosaic as the first city-led project to combine affordable housing with a public recreation center, positioning it as a model for community-driven development. The residential portion is targeting Passive House standards, while the recreation center is designed to achieve LEED Gold, incorporating all-electric systems, rooftop solar, backup power, and green roofs. The project will next seek public approvals and financing before moving into construction.
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