New York City officially kicked-off the planning stages for the next Comprehensive Waterfront Plan. Published every ten years, the Comprehensive Water Plan outlines the strategic vision of the City's waterfront for the decade ahead and has traditionally encompassed priorities such as expanding public access, supporting the working waterfront, and restoring the ecology of our shores. Director of Waterfront and Open Space Planning for the New York City Department of City Planning, Michael Marrella, discussed the goals of the new plan and the outreach process.