Addressing these gaps required more than an engineering or land-use solution; it called for a community-driven vision for a connected waterfront that reflected how surrounding neighborhoods use, experience, and envision these spaces. The project team set out to develop a Harlem River Greenway Implementation Plan grounded in local priorities, creating a pathway to expand waterfront access and connectivity while responding to the needs of the communities it would serve.
Addressing these gaps required more than an engineering or land-use solution; it called for a community-driven vision for a connected waterfront that reflected how surrounding neighborhoods use, experience, and envision these spaces. The project team set out to develop a Harlem River Greenway Implementation Plan grounded in local priorities, creating a pathway to expand waterfront access and connectivity while responding to the needs of the communities it would serve.
The team is using multiple, complementary engagement channels including broad stakeholder outreach, community workshops, a virtual engagement platform, and pop-up events—to expand participation and meet community members where they are. Together, these approaches create multiple opportunities for residents and stakeholders to share how they experience the Harlem River waterfront and what they want from a more connected greenway. Public Works is synthesizing feedback across the engagement process to identify recurring priorities, translate community input into clear recommendations, and ensure local perspectives meaningfully inform the Greenway Implementation Plan.
By combining multiple avenues for participation, from workshops and pop-ups to virtual engagement, the project is creating accessible opportunities for community members to shape how gaps in the greenway are addressed. The result will be a more connected Harlem River Greenway guided not only by technical considerations, but by the lived experiences, priorities, and aspirations of the people it is intended to serve.
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