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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Greater greenways report cover. Image of family cycling on greenway.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 11:08

New York City Releases "Greater Greenways" Plan

On August 13, 2025, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) released "Greater Greenways: NYC Greenway Plan". The report captures the state of the city's

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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.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 10:50

Ride the Greenway

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

Route Selection: Vinegar Hill/DUMBO

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

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