July 27, 2020
Birding Along Brooklyn’s Waterfront: An Interview with Heather Wolf
When we think about our neighbors here in Brooklyn, we tend to think of the stoop sitters, domino players, and bodega owners. But there are large populations of other smaller…
July 10, 2020
Have you seen the new signs on the Greenway?
New York City entered phase 3 of reopening this week, and as the city works to find a new-normal, BGI is working tirelessly to close gaps in the route and…
July 8, 2020
BGI and Greenpoint residents Open Up West Street
BGI and Greenpoint residents opened up West Street from Quay to Greenpoint Avenue last weekend as part of NYC’s Open Streets program. The stretch will be open from 10 AM…
June 22, 2020
Why Plant Natives? The Ecological Importance of Native Species
by Hagan Knauth, NCL Associate When you add native plants to your garden, you are directly benefiting the survival of native animal species, some of which may be threatened…
June 20, 2020
Meet the Native Bees of NYC!
The Naval Cemetery Landscape is home to dozens of native bee species, butterflies, dragonflies, and various other pollinating insects. The Landscape’s design incorporates nectar rich annuals and native perennials, creating…
June 17, 2020
BGI joins the Regional Plan Association’s Call for 425-Mile Connected and Protected Five Borough Bikeway
New report urges New York City to immediately begin building citywide network of protected bicycle lanes as part of COVID-19 recovery, and offers blueprint to implement bicycle lanes faster with…
June 4, 2020
Black Lives Matter
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI) stands in solidarity with our neighbors in Brooklyn, throughout New York City, and around our country demanding reflection and reform, and the reparations needed to end…
May 28, 2020
2020 Greenway Ride Update
The Greenway Ride presented by Citibike was originally scheduled for May 31st, 2020, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, BGI needed to postpone the event to…
May 18, 2020
Gowanus Greenway Connector Letter to New York City Department of Transportation
BGI is working tirelessly to close gaps on the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway to provide Brooklynites with a protected and connected bike network and a safe alternative to private cars and crowded public…
May 11, 2020
The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway as a Resiliency Solution
The Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway provides countless benefits. The route gives communities access to the waterfront, parks and open spaces, job centers, and cultural and entertainment corridors — all of which…