On Monday, New York City was awash with talk of the threat of Hurricane Henri. However, by Friday, the talk has shifted to a new East River floating pool.
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After a 2011 Kickstarter campaign and years of development, Plus Pool Light Art Project is preparing to install a swimming pool just off Manhattan’s lower east side in the East River by as soon as 2025. The pool will filter the water of NY’s notoriously non-swimmable river to make it safe for residents to take a dive (which hasn’t been possible in over 100 years) while taking in some of the Big Apple’s most breathtaking views.
According to developers, the pool will light up blue if the water is filtered enough to permit a safe swimming environment — and will turn pink if the water should be avoided on that day.
Check out the video below and prepare to be amazed at how technology may turn a former cesspool into a luxurious river swimming pool!
THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY!
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