Paving the Hudson River from the northern tip of Manhattan to Ellis Island will result in:

  • Increased Economic Activity

  • Improved Housing Affordability

  • Improved Transportation / Reduced Commute Times

  • Reduced Seasonal Affected Disorder as a result of less time in tunnels

  • An End to New York / New Jersey hostility

But we can't do it alone!  Please learn more about what we do, and how you can help.

Our History
The year, 1996.  It was a long December, and there was reason to believe, maybe this year would be better than the last.  The Hudson River had started to freeze over in parts, and our founder, John Hydrophobe, realized that he could almost skate across the Hudson River to Manhattan.  He realized the numerous benefits to having a paved area between New York and New Jersey.  On that day, he decided he had to get to work on his vision right away.

Just three years and a half years later, in the spring of 2000 he had finished the hard work of naming the charity, and could then get started on fundraising.

In the last 10 years, we've received donations, in money and cement, in excess of 500 pounds!  We've been able to do it because of people like you believing in our vision.   

Our Vision of a New Hudson River Community

  • Fifteen lane super highway between New Jersey and New York (click here to see why we need it!)

  • Creation of over one million apartments

  • Tunnels turned into public libraries

  • Bridges turned into parks, featuring the world's highest slide

  • Parks every 30 blocks

  • Helipads every 10 blocks

Our Work

  • Promote Awareness

  • Begin preparations for paving the Hudson

  • Lobby congress with the Facts

The Facts

  • Our national unemployment rate is rising, and "Shovel-Ready" projects are needed in the NYC Metro Area

  • Tunnel Cleaning costs the city over $21 Million / year

  • NYC has the highest housing costs in the United States, and 3rd highest in the world

  • The median price for 2 hour garage parking in NYC is $43

  • Fewer than 700 people own private boats which are sailed recreationally in the Hudson River 

  • Each day, over 30 million hours of time are wasted commuting into and out of New York

  • In 2008, a record 326 people died from drowning in the Hudson

  • Getting to the Meadowlands currently takes one hour and thirty minutes from the West Village

  • Gas burned while waiting in tunnel traffic in one hour is enough to fill 2 super tankers

FAQ

 Q: What about the animal life in the Hudson river?
A: Animal life will move away during construction and find a new home.  Fish have no feelings.

Q: If the Hudson were paved, where would Sully have landed the plane?
A: Easy, on our runway.  Once its paved, we'll make sure there's ample space for planes to land. 

Q: How much would I have to donate to get my own helipad?
A: One million dollars.

Q: Won't having more walking area between Manhattan and New Jersey raise the threat of zombie attacks from one side to the other?
A: Regrettably, yes.

Q: Wait, if people stop using the bridges and tunnels, what are we going to use as a phrase instead of "Bridge and Tunnel"
A: We hope that this project reduces the regional hostility over time.  Until then, we suggest, "They're so Hudson."

Q: What about the boats?
A: Boats are downright evil.  Didn't you ever see Speed 2?

Q: Will the newly paved part be sleazy?
A: You betcha!  Criminals won't even want to go there.

Q: What subway lines will run to the new area?
A: Great question.  The L train will continue to Hoboken, and will make a stop in the newly paved Hudson, where it will connect with the H line.

Q: Is this site a joke?
A: No.  Ok, ok, you got me - it's a joke. 

Donate Now!

We are grateful for your support and interest in helping us in this noblest of causes.  What can you do to help?

Give Money or Cement
Your donations are the life-blood of our organization.  To show our appreciation, we reward contributors at various levels:

  • $5: A fire hydrant will be named in your honor

  • $25: A fire hydrant will not be named in your honor

  • $500: Pave The Hudson Tote Bag

  • 10 lbs of cement: A brick in a new building will be named in your honor

Join Our Bucketing Brigade

Every Weekend our bucketing brigade goes out with pails and starts the hard work of removing water from the Hudson River.  Once empty, we are confident that the city will begin paving.

Sponsors


Platinum Level Donor Support Provided by:

  • New York Anti-Boat Alliance

Gold Level Donor Support Provided by:

  • Johnson Cement

  • Weehawken City Council

Generous Support Provided by:

  • Readers like you

  • Empire Skate Club