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MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning project with community partners like the Harlem River Working Group, Bronx Borough planning office, and the NYC Waterfront planning office to improve access to the Harlem River. Presented to the public at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 915 in the Bronx, NY on May 18, 2011.
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Rethinking the Relationship between People and Their River
PIER 5 WATER PARK P5! BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
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PIER 5 WATER PARK P5!BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
Natural patch with flexible
soft space for mid-scale cultural programming
Largest available soft space along the
waterfront adjacent to existing amenity (Mill
Pond Park) and the 149th St bridge
Mill Pond Park
Bronx Recycling
Center
Harlem River Park
Pier 5
Pier 5 Bronx
Recycling Center Mill Pond Park 149th St Bridge Gateway to
the Waterfront
Existing Assets
P5!
Mill Pond Park
Bronx Recycling
Center
Harlem River Park
Pier 5
Pier 5 Bronx
Recycling Center Mill Pond Park 149th St Bridge Gateway to
the Waterfront
Pier 5 Largest existing parcel along the waterfront available for immediate development; Owned by Parks Department; Some remediation needed; Adjacent to Major Deegan
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P5!
Mill Pond Park
Bronx Recycling
Center
Harlem River Park
Pier 5
Pier 5 Bronx
Recycling Center Mill Pond Park 149th St Bridge Gateway to
the Waterfront
Bronx Recycling Center Privately held waterfront business; Recycles clean fill, dirt, rock and concrete
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P5!
Mill Pond Park
Bronx Recycling
Center
Harlem River Park
Pier 5
Pier 5 Bronx
Recycling Center Mill Pond Park 149th St Bridge Gateway to
the Waterfront
149th St Bridge Next to the High Bridge perhaps the best pedestrian crossing to Manhattan with relatively light traffic; Perfect temporary events
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Experiencing Pier 5
Mostly Programmed
Always Programmable
Sometimes Programmable
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS
3000 person capacity
FOR MEETING NATURE
BBQ
Tennis The park experience becomes less formal as visitors move south
P5!
The Edge
P5!
New waterfront edge with gabion wetland
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Use low cost biological remediation methods to clean
brownfields
The Soil
P5!
Highway Drainage P5!
Integrate cleanup into the park design
P5!
Rainwater super barrels on Pier 5
P5!
A new Pier 5 Water Park includes a spray park, event space and other amenities P5!
Summer Spray Park on Pier 5 Summer Spray Park on Pier 5
P5!
Outdoor Concerts on Pier 5
P5!
Summer Movies on Pier 5
P5!
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A demonstration “Eco-Island” converts unused infrastructure into green space
P5!
Oyster Filtration
Rhizofiltration
P5!
Food Truck Pop-Up Events on 149th St Bridge
P5!
Street Design and Activation, 149th St and Exterior St
P5!
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Convert recycling center into a water recycling center with public access P5!
P5!
Pocket wetland on current Bronx recycling center site Pocket wetland for medium-scale stormwater management P5!
Ecological Lessons on Pocket Wetland
P5!
Winter Ice Skating on Pocket Wetland P5!
LINCOLN AVENUE LA! BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
Treatment and prime access to the water and arts
Direct access to the water adjacent to cultural corridor along the South Bronx
LA!
BARRIERS TO ACCESS
LA!
UNDERUTILIZED WATER EDGE
LA!
ISSUES OF WATER QUALITY AND DRAINAGE
LA!
THE THIRD AVENUE WATERSHED
LA!
UNUTILIZED WATER EDGE VIBRANT ART COMMUNITY
LA!
HISTORIC CHARACTER
LA!
CHILDREN
LA!
PROPOSALS 1. Lincoln Avenue
Waterfront 2. Rain Garden at
138th& 3rd 3. 3rd Avenue
Bridge & Bruckner Boulevard
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RECREATIONAL CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL
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LA!
1. LINCOLN AVENUE WATERFRONT
RECREATIONAL • waterfront access • boat access • playground • water feature
CULTURAL • Public art ENVIRONMENTAL • Stormwater management
LA!
LA!
1. LINCOLN AVENUE WATERFRONT
LA!
LA!
1. LINCOLN AVENUE WATERFRONT
LA!
2. LINCOLN AVE 3RD AVENUE & E 138TH
RECREATIONAL • public space • green space • water feature
CULTURAL • Public art ENVIRONMENTAL • Stormwater management • Rainwater collection from roof
LA!
THE RAIN GARDEN PLAZA AT LINCOLN AVE & E 138TH
LA!
THE RAIN GARDEN PLAZA AT LINCOLN AVE, 3RD& E 138TH
LA!
THE RAIN GARDEN PLAZA AT LINCOLN AVE & E 138TH
LA!
THE RAIN GARDEN PLAZA AT LINCOLN AVE & E 138TH
LA!
NEW OUTDOOR GALLERY
CONNECTED TO AREA ART INSTITUTIONS
3RD AVENUE BRDIGE GALLERY
Clock
Tower
Bruckner Ba
r
& Gallery
Larrea Studi
o
Dr. Sofa-‐ Th
e
Furniture Su
rgeon
Geiger Mountm
aking & Des
ign
Beethoven P
ianos
Spectral Masters
Digital Imaging
RECREATIONAL • Facilitates pedestrian connections to the 3rd Avenue Bridge CULTURAL • Space for collaboration and display of local art
Looking South Lincoln Ave
3rd Ave Bridge
LA!
3RD AVENUE BRIDGE GALLERY LA!
3RD AVENUE BRIDGE GALLERY LA!
BRUCKNER BOULEVARD CONNECTION
RENDERING
LA!
BRUCKNER BOULEVARD CONNECTION
HUNTS POINT SOUTH BRONX
GREENWAY
LA!
Government Partners Community Partners Business Partners
Financing Partners
• NYC Dept. of Transportation • NYC Dept. of Public Works • NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) • Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York
City • NYC Center for Economic
Opportunity • US Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development
• South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation
• Bronx Council on the Arts • Mott Haven Herald
• Harlem River Yard (Waste Transfer Station)
• New York Post • FedEx
Environmental Partners
• EPA Urban Waters Federal Partnership
• Greener, Greater Communities • NYC Environmental Protection • New York State Energy Research
and Development Authority
• Bronx Council on Environmental Quality
• Friends of Brook Park • Sustainable South Bronx • Bronx River Alliance • Wildlife Conservation Society
• New York City Water Works
Education & Workforce
Development Partners
• NYC Dept. of Education & Area Public Schools
• NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development
• NYC Economic Development Corporation
• Workforce1
• Ghetto Film School • Harlem River Rangers • Highbridge Community Life
Center • Rocking the Boat • The Bronx Defenders
• Hostos Community College • St. Jerome School • Bronx Charter School for
Children • St. Pius V School • St. Luke School
Programming Partners
• NYC Dept of Parks
• Bronx Culture Trolley • LDR Studio Gallery • Harlem River Working Group • Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Community College • Pregones Theater
• Bruckner Bar & Gallery
• Partners Currently Active on Site • Potential Partners
COMMUNITY PARTNERS LA!
BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
HARLEM RIVER LIGHT FESTIVAL
BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
HARLEM RIVER LIGHT FESTIVAL
Thank you!
With gratitude to. . . Harlem River Working Group Bronx Planning Department NYC Waterfront Planning Department MIT Department of Urban Planning and Studies
BRONX, MEET YOUR WATERFRONT PLAN
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