Sunsets behind the statue glow in the distance across the harbor, rivaling the bright lights of Manhattan. The area is being reborn as a mecca for art specialty firms, as well as shipping and manufacturing concerns.
Tourism is on the rise.
The waterfront is once again a center for residents and businesses thanks to the revitalization of the Gowanus Canal, Erie Basin and New York Harbor. Greg O'Connell is a driving force behind the waterfront's renewal. Pier 41, with its art exhibitions and industries, is drawing a new type of visitor to the area. The track currently runs on privately owned property. BHRA hopes in the future to extend the trolley tracks onto the local city streets to reconnect Red Hook to public transportation.