Greenways

Planning

Aerial image of Shore Boulevard in Astoria Park in Queens. Three cyclists ride along the greenway abutting the East River.

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DOT staff talk with community members about the Harlem River Greenway planning process while tabling at a park in the Bronx.

Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 13:49

Harlem River Greenway (Bronx) Online Public Workshops Round 2: Route Alternatives (Spring 2024)

After a year of research and outreach, NYC DOT is returning to the Bronx to gain community members' feedback on our proposed route alternatives to connect Van Cortlandt Park to Randall's Island.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 11:00

DUMBO Vinegar Hill Public Workshop

Come help design the future of DUMBO’s Pearl Street Plaza. The plaza is already an important destination along the Greenway route. Come out and give DOT your ideas on ways it could enhance your pedestrian and bicycle experience. Date/Time: Tuesday, July 17th, 2012,

Friday, June 22, 2012 - 10:59

Greenway Implementation Plan is released

NYC DOT launched the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway Project in November 2009 in an effort to formalize a community-lead initiative for a 14-mile multi-use path stretching from Newtown Creek to Owl’s Head Park.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 09:58

Presentations for Final Round of Workshops

Our final round of community workshops is complete and we’ve posted all four presentations on-line.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 10:58

Downtown Brooklyn Presentation on Wednesday

Please come and see a presentation on the future route of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. The meeting will be held November 2nd, at Borough Hall from 6:30 to 8:30. Refreshments will be provided. Please come and give us your opinions.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 10:57

Greenpoint/Williamsburg Presentation

Please come and see a presentation on the future route of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. The meeting will be held October 25th, at Brooklyn Brewery from 7:30 to 9:30. Refreshments will be provided. Please come and give us your opinions.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 10:57

Temporary Path Open in Brooklyn Bridge Park

The Greenway in Brooklyn Bridge Park is open! The Park has provided a temporary path offering a connection between Montague Street and Joralemon Street. Avoid vehicular traffic along Furman Street and use the path. There is now over 1.5 miles of separated path in both directions through

Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 10:55

Sunset Park Community Workshop This Tuesday

Please come and see a presentation on the future route of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 18th, at St. Michael’s Church from 6:30 to 8:30. Refreshments will be provided. Please come and give us your opinions.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 10:55

Barrier Painting Project: Saturday Oct.22

Join artist Almond Zigmund to paint her design onto 800 feet of barrier Saturday, October 22ndbetween 10 am and 4 pm. Meet at the corner of Williamsburg Street West and Flushing Avenue at 10 am to participate in the day.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 10:55

Red Hook Community Workshop Tonight

Please come and see a presentation on the future route of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway tonight. The meeting will be held tonight, October 11th, at Long Island College Hospital from 6:30 to 8:30. Refreshments will be provided. Please come and give us your opinions.

Friday, September 30, 2011 - 10:55

Greenway Change along Brooklyn Bridge Park

September 30, 2011 Greenway Change along Brooklyn Bridge Park

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