# City-Connecting Bridges This Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Connects New York City and Jersey City By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-15 | Updated 2015-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridge-connect References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775118/this-proposed-pedestrian-bridge-lets-you-walk-between-manhattan-and-new-jersey) Kevin Shane and architect Jeff Jordan have devised a pedestrian-focused plan that sees a bridge connect New York City and Jersey City. The two main hubs are only a few miles apart but the city roads and bridges force drivers to take much longer trips than they have to. The bridge is being dubbed as the 'Liberty Bridge' which will allow people to walk and bike across the Hudson River. The bridge will also double as retail, artwork and leisure space. Although rather ambitious, the plan is gaining media attention and a petition for its construction is slowly growing. The bridge will be built on Pennsylvania Railway Embankment, an [abandoned ruin in Jersey city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island). A combination of [wood and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct) will form the body of the bridge and will be 5,000 feet in length, and high enough to accommodate passing ships. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pedestrian-connecting Bridges:** Opportunity to design and construct pedestrian bridges to connect cities currently limited by driving distance. - **Multi-functional Infrastructure:** Incorporate retail, artwork, and leisure into infrastructure projects to enhance societal engagement and functionality. - **Elevated Biking Infrastructure:** Develop elevated biking infrastructure to promote alternative transportation and enhance urban landscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate multi-functional infrastructure designs to revitalize abandoned areas and enhance urban connectivity. - **Construction:** Construction companies can lead efforts to develop bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, creating new opportunities for growth. - **Tourism:** Travel and tourism industries can utilize multi-functional infrastructure designs as an attraction for urban exploration and unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Block-Long Timber Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-bridge.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Cross-Seat Bridge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhenzhongshan-link.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md)