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Sustainability at One Vanderbilt: Systems, Transit-First Design, and Operation

A high-level look at energy strategies, transit integration with Grand Central, and how operations shape a lower-impact skyscraper.

11/12/2025
10 min read
One Vanderbilt tower against the sky

From construction to daily operation, One Vanderbilt leans on transit-first access and efficient building systems.

Highlights

  • Direct connection to Grand Central encourages car-free visits.
  • Envelope and mechanical systems tuned for performance.
  • Public realm improvements prioritize pedestrians.

Tip: The best way to arrive is also the greenest—by train.

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Sustainability
Transit
Operations
Design
Energy

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