Jane Jacobs Walk – Harlem River Park, Manhattan



Transportation Alternatives is dedicated to making New York City a better place for walkers. With pedestrian plazas and Play Streets creating space for neighbors to know one another and improved street designs allowing more New Yorkers to safely embrace neighborhood streets, much of T.A.’s work is inspired by Jane Jacobs, the late author of Death and Life of Great American Cities. In honor of international Jane Jacobs Walk Weekend, T.A. and our allies across the city are hosting a series of FREE walks through neighborhood streets transformed by T.A. advocacy to reflect her legacy.

An Accessible Waterfront for East Harlem

Host: Friends of Harlem River Walk and Greenway, Harlem River Park Task Force, Transportation Alternatives


 Riverfront scenery, greenery and beautiful murals make Harlem River Park a wonderful place to walk, bike and play, and a crucial link in the greenway on Manhattan’s East Side. Take in the park’s innovative, environmentally-friendly edge, the decorative pavings that line the esplanade and the pedestrian crossing improvements that make safe access to the riverfront possible. And hear about how the community-based vision for this unique park became a reality.

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Start: May 5, 2012 - 2:30pm
End: May 5, 2012 - 4:00pm
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