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

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An image of the map used to submit feedback for the Queens Waterfront Greenway.

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 14:25

Queens Waterfront Greenway Feedback Map is Live!

Using a map of the planning area, you can now share your knowledge of existing conditions and key destinations within the vicinity of the Queens Waterfront Greenway. You can also note where where you would like to see future pedestrian and cycling improvements.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 11:01

Composting along the Greenway

Etsy has been using the Greenway to transport about 600 pounds of compost each month. They ride from their DUMBO headquarters to Red Hook Community Farm, where Added Value puts the compost to good us

Friday, July 20, 2012 - 11:01

Triathletes come to the Greenway!

There is a new pool along the Greenway. Brooklyn Bridge Park built a temporary pool and here is the info. The pool is located adjacent to the Greenway along the path connection P

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:00

BWG is the new BQE!

Kent Avenue is the Brooklyn Waterfront's answer to a cyclist superhighway! The NY Times reported today on Copenhagen’s bicycle superhighways. Check out the article

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 11:00

Catch a flick along the Greenway

Syfy and Brooklyn Bridge Park are showing movies at Pier 1 every Thursday until August 30th, schedule here. So, grab picnic goodies along Columbia, work up an appetite with

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

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