This Week: Visions for Zion Triangle and Harlem River Greenway

By Streetsblog
Jun 11, 2012

Lots of interesting livable streets events are crammed into the early part of the week. Here are the highlights:

Monday: Learn about the community vision for the Harlem River Greenway at this workshop hosted by the Harlem River Working Group and the Pratt Institute. 6:00 p.m.
Also Monday: NYC DOT presents plans for a new pedestrian plaza at Brownsville’s Zion Triangle to Brooklyn Community Board 16. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: The local BID is hosting a public forum to gather ideas for improving Fulton Street in Fort Greene. Practical improvements and fantastical suggestions are both encouraged. 6:00 p.m.
Also Tuesday: The Manhattan Community Board 2 Transportation Committee has a full agenda tonight, including DOT presentations on pedestrian safety improvements near the Holland Tunnel and on Bleecker Street by Seventh Avenue. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: Try out bike-share at a Citi Bike demo in Seward Park on the Lower East Side. 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Keep an eye on the calendar for updated listings. Got an event we should know about? Drop us a line.

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