Greenways

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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, 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

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 10:54

Last Round of Community Workshops Coming Soon

Please join us for the third round of workshops this October. We will be presenting the final route of the Implementation Plan and soliciting one last round of comments before publication. We will be doing four meetings, one in each neighborhood along the planned Greenway route. Please

Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 10:53

Beautify the Greenway this Saturday

Beautify the Greenway this Saturday Volunteer next Saturday on the Greenway with the NYCDOT Urban Art Program and selected artist Almond Zigmund to produce a mural on the jersey barriers running along Williamsburg Street West between Flushing and Kent Avenues. Interested voluntee

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 10:53

Help plant the Greenway this Friday, Sept. 16!

Help plant the Greenway this Friday!

Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 10:53

Route Selection: Beard Street and Conover Street to Erie Basin Park

On this section of the route we are examining how a greenway can be built from Valentino Pier to Erie Basin Park, behind Ikea.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 10:52

Greenway Clean-Ups: Columbia Street

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s monthly clean-ups continue along the Columbia Street section of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. Please join us on Saturday, September 10th, from 10:00AM-12:00PM.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 10:50

Route selection: Atlantic Basin

This is one of the most beautiful and peaceful sections of the waterfront. In planning the route, DOT must reconcile the desire for waterfront access with an active commercial and industrial waterfront. Route A (shown in blue) passes through Atlantic Basin.

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