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The status recorded for “Waterpod” is under construction.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Waterpod” to USD 150000.

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Waterpod

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Source: The New York Times

Project

Under Construction

The Waterpod is a 30-by-100-foot barge designed as a floating green home where four artists will live sustainably for five months. The project aims to explore self-sufficient water-based living, growing food onboard, generating electricity through renewable sources, and recycling waste into compost.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Residential, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The New York Times

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The project “Waterpod” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The New York Times.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Waterpod is a 30-by-100-foot barge designed as a floating green home where four artists will live sustainably for five months. The project aims to explore self-sufficient water-based living, growing food onboard, generating electricity through renewable sources, and recycling waste into compost.
Original sector	Housing
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Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	New York
City	Brooklyn

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Source	The New York Times
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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Residential, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2025-03-20

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