History
The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance was founded by the Municipal Art Society in 2000, led by urban planner and activist Carter Craft. Efforts to improve ferry service and establish an industrial heritage trail along the East River were initiated by Craft.
In 2007, the Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance emerged as a separate nonprofit organization from the Municipal Art Society, becoming independent under the leadership of Roland Lewis. He was previously the executive director of the New York City Habitat for Humanity.
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