Pedal along with us as we explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s transition from naval shipbuilding facility to a national leader for sustainable urban industrial parks. Learn about the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s sustainable development efforts including the nation’s first … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Columbia Street Greenway Cleanup
Volunteers are needed for Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s monthly greenway cleanup along Columbia Street! Tools and gloves are provided and all ages are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, email Brian.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Bike Tour
Pedal along with us as we explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s transition from naval shipbuilding facility to a national leader for sustainable urban industrial parks. Learn about the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation’s sustainable development efforts including the nation’s first … Continue reading
Williamsburg Street Greenway Cleanup
Volunteers needed for cleanup day on Williamsburg Street! Meet at 10:00AM; tools and gloves provided. For more information, contact Milton Puryear.
Newtown Creek Mitigation Mtg: July 28th
The next meeting to discuss the Newtown Creek Mitigation Funds will be: Wednesday, July 28th 6:30PM Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn (Entrance is through the main gate at the intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and … Continue reading
Summer Discount! Navy Yard Bike Tour August 8th
To receive 20% off tickets for the August 8th tour, use discount code: oystersummer2010 Pedal along with us on this bicycle tour as we explore the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s transition from being one of the nation’s foremost naval shipbuilding facilities to becoming … Continue reading
Support a Car-Free Astoria Water Walk on July 18th
An invitation to Greenway supporters from our friends at the Astoria Park Alliance: Support a Car-Free Astoria Water Walk at Shore Blvd Sunday, July 18th 4:00pm – 8:00pm On the Astoria Waterfront, at the home of Joan and Fernando Manriquez … Continue reading
BQE Enhancement Workshop on Tues, July 20th
NYC EDC has scheduled the second community workshop for the BQE Enhancement project: When: Tuesday, July 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: Long Island College Hospital (LICH), Avram Conference Center, Rooms A & B, 339 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. … Continue reading
Register Today for 2nd Annual Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride!
Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, the Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) Brooklyn Volunteer Committee, and Regional Plan Association (RPA) for a 40-mile ride along Brooklyn’s entire waterfront that highlights the potential of a fully completed Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. We will have brief stops … Continue reading
Guests Enjoy Cool Breezes and Hot Jazz at New Views 2010!
It may have been the hottest day of the year, but rushing river breezes kept cool the 250 supporters of Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI) who gathered on June 23rd for New Views 2010. This year, BGI’s annual benefit took place … Continue reading