A new project of

BRONX BEAUTIFUL

T H E H A R L E M R I V E R WAT E R F R O N T L I N E

Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb.

A new project of

BRONX BEAUTIFUL

T H E H A R L E M R I V E R WAT E R F R O N T L I N E

Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb.

We see the Bronx as beautiful

We see the existing Harlem River

infrastructure as programmable

spaces

We believe temporary events can spark

awareness and use along the water, as

well as diverse uses for diverse groups

of people

We aspire to spark a waterfront event

during summer 2011

Our Approach

Our Process

Identify waterfront connectio

n and sites

1

Cultural instituti

ons Feasibility studies (detailed design, finances,

regulatory, partners)

Temporary

activations of public

spaceInitial

feedback from key stakehold

ers

Community+

partner engageme

nt

Implementation (hopefully

mid- to late-summer 2011)

Synthesize,

analyze,visualize

2 3 4 5 6 7 8+ + =

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Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Eat. Watch. Sleep.

Boat.

1.1 mi ABOUT 25 minutes, easy grade good for families

Tennis. BBQ.

Shweeb. Skate.

Walk. Bike.

Hike. View. Dance. Sit. Shop. Stroll.

Kayak. Basketball. Live.

0.3 mi (boat)15 minutes on calm water

0.8 mi 20 min on moderate terrain

0.4 mi (shweeb) <2 min on unofficial terrain

0.9 mi 20 min on restricted but easy terrain

1.5 mi 40+ min on steep terrain in some places

1.1 mi 25 min on easy terrain

TOTAL = 3+ hours

TOTAL = 3+ hours

TOTAL = 3+ hours

1145th St. Bridge

3 Pier 52

Harlem River Park

North

4Exterior St under the

Major Deegan

5

intersection of 149th and

River / Exterior

6High Bridge, Plaza + neighborhood

7Retired MTA line under

Major Deegan connecting to Yankee stadium

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S U M M E R S U N D AY S O N T H E 1 4 5 T H S T B R I D G E

M O V I E S O N P I E R 5

B R I N G Y O U R C H A I R T O T H E H I G H B R I D G E D AY

M O V I E S O N P I E R 5

M O V I E S O N P I E R 5

TA N G O O N T H E H I G H B R I D G E

S H W E E B F R O M YA N K E E S TA D I U M

C O M M U N I T Y I N T E R S E C T I O N R E PA I R

Idea

Maximum

Customers

Served

Regulatory / Legal

Barriers

Ease of Implem

ent-ation

Financial Impact Buzz

Summer Sundays on the 145th Bridge

Bring your chair day on the High Bridge

Movie night on Pier 5

Meringue and salsa on the High Bridge

Shweeb in the Yankee Stadium tunnel

Community intersection repair on 149th St

Flea market on the High Bridge plaza

Summer outdoor theatre performance with Pregones on Pier 5

Camping on Pier 5

Local art installations in Gateway Mall spaces and on Exterior Street

Ten Pop-Up Ideas

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A new project of

BRONX BEAUTIFUL

T H E H A R L E M R I V E R WAT E R F R O N T L I N E

Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb.

A new project of

BRONX BEAUTIFUL

T H E H A R L E M R I V E R WAT E R F R O N T L I N E

Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb.