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Monday, March 10, 2025 - 13:39
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) will host the third and final round of Harlem River Greenway engagement as the city develops an implementation plan for the seven-mile cycling and walking route and new open space from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park.
Project Updates
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 - 10:50
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.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 10:50
Take part in Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s 3rd Annual Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride. Ride 40-miles, 14 of which is on the future Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 10:50
The route through Vinegar Hill and DUMBO will connect the Navy Yard and Flushing Avenue to Brooklyn Bridge Park. The design of this section will have to be contextual, paying special attention to the two historic districts and the area’s cobblestone streets.
Route A
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 10:48
As part of the NYC Department of Transportation Urban Art program, the city has partnered with New York Cares to commission professional artists to create temporary designs on city-owned infrastructure.
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 10:48
Construction continues to progress on the creation of a new park at the site of the old WNYC radio broadcasting building along the future West Street section of the Greenway route in Greenpoint.
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 10:48
Jersey Barriers were first invented to prevent cars from veering into oncoming traffic on the New Jersey Freeways. Due to their portability and design, they are now used for a variety of uses.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 10:47
Don’t miss all the music on the Williamsburg waterfront this summer. Take the greenway along Kent Avenue to East River State Park at North 8th Street and enjoy the summer concerts going on through September.
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 10:34
Damon Ginandes is a Brookyn – based mixed media artist whose art can be found around the city. This example of his unique style is located on Degraw Street between Columbia Street and Van Brunt Street in Red Hook. Enjoy the newly completed Brooklyn Bridge Park path and Columbia Street to
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 10:34
Visit this beautifully converted industrial warehouse in Red Hook and enjoy fresh produce, deliciously prepared meals for all hours of the day, and coffee while overlooking the Statue of Liberty from the Gowanus Bay waterfront.
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 10:33
NYC DOT and NYPD have partnered with the non-profit organizations Bike New York and Recycle-A-Bike in order to promote and educate kids across the city about biking.