Recent study on Brooklyn Greenway shows benefits, popularity
A scene from West Street in Greenpoint, part of the Brooklyn Greenway, after new trees were planted several years ago.
Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Greenway Initiative
Conducted in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation and Numina, the study utilizes the latest technology — including sensors created by Numina — to collect data on how and why people utilize the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.
The study’s findings show that the greenway is highly used by residents, commuters and visitors within the borough and beyond. It also analyzes the greenway’s potential for environmental and public health benefits for those it serves.
The study, previewed at the NYC Greenways Coalition Summit at the Transit Center in September 2024, marks an important time in greenway planning in New York City, including the anticipated 2024 completion of the first citywide greenways plan since 1993; the planning of 60 new or upgraded miles of greenways over the next two years funded by a grant from the federal Department of Transportation; implementation of the NYC Parks Destination Greenways program; and other projects across the city.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway, which has been under development for more than 30 years, will be a 29-mile corridor once it is completed and will provide a protected and landscaped path that serves pedestrians and bicyclists alike across Brooklyn’s iconic waterfronts. The completed route runs from Greenpoint to East New York.
SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.
