the bronx river greenway
the bronx river greenway is a 23-mile-long ribbon of green with a multi-use path that will extend along the full length of the river in westchester county and the bronx which includes:
- bike and pedestrian traffic
- new open spaces
- restoration of existing parks
- reclamation of waterfront and
- improvement of quality of life for Bronx residents
Public spaces (north to south) along the Greenway include:
- Bronx Park
- Bronx Zoo River Walk
- New York Botanical Garden
- Bronx River Forest
- Fort Knox Park
- Shoelace Park
- West Farms Rapids
- Starlight Park
- Concrete Plant Park
- Hunts Point Riverside Park
- Soundview Park
- River Garden
- Drew Garden
the greenway project, lends a perfect opportunity to create a foodway along the bronx river…
the bronx river foodway
the foodway on the bronx river, once complete, will form a 23-mile long cultural/economic ecosystem of productive landscapes
with hundreds of niches for community-operated spaces:
visual arts | performances | story-telling | music | educational activities
urban agriculture | kiosks | outdoor kitchens
that provide opportunities for diverse cultural expression and livelihoods to unfold