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Floating pools expand urban leisure
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Floating Pool Lady, NYC. Photo by floatingpool.org
Floating pools are rare, but they’re real and growing inside The Floating Economy. They open new recreation on the water and showcase simple, useful infrastructure for The Floating Economy. Cities and resorts use barges and engineered platforms to deliver safe swimming where land is tight in The Floating Economy.
Floating Pool Lady — New York City: A barge-converted public pool serves Bronx families each summer with free access to swim. It’s a clear civic win that proves floating pools work in busy waterways.
+POOL — East River, New York City: A water-filtering floating pool is advancing in phases, with a pilot shell and design updates live. The team’s goal is safe river swimming for everyone.
Badeschiff — Berlin: A moored barge on the Spree functions as a floating swimming pool and event venue. It’s a long-running, popular model for urban water leisure.
Floating Infinity Pool — Lake Como (Mandarin Oriental): A large floating infinity pool shows the luxury side of floating pool engineering and delivery. It demonstrates resort demand for high-quality water experiences.
Floating pools are a small but strong signal for waterfront business in The Floating Economy. The Floating Institute is tracking how these platforms lift tourism, events, and local wellness as water access returns.
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