New York City has been awarded $260 million in federal grants for key infrastructure projects, including the revitalization of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port and a vibrant mixed-use community hub. Additionally, the funding will support the construction of a crucial segment of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway along 10th Avenue in Inwood.
“This is a historic investment for a generational project that will truly transform Brooklyn’s waterfront and deliver positive economic and environmental impacts across the region,” said Andrew Kimball, President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).
The grant includes $96 million for the Inwood greenway project, which aims to fill one of the last significant gaps in the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, creating a continuous cycling route around the island. This initiative will also focus on improving traffic safety in an underserved area, implementing safety upgrades such as a new plaza, sidewalk extensions, pedestrian islands, bus boarding extensions, raised crosswalks, and enhanced lighting beneath the elevated subway line.
The planned greenway segment will span 1.35 miles along 10th Avenue, from West 201st Street to West 218th Street. It will provide direct connections to Inwood Hill Park at West 218th Street and to the Bronx via the Broadway and University Heights bridges. This project is part of a broader effort to expand the city’s greenway network, including the planned Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx.
To enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, improvements will be made along Harlem River Drive, south of 10th Avenue, focusing on reducing pedestrian crossing times, slowing down turning vehicles, and improving bus rider boarding facilities. A new pedestrian plaza will be established on Post Avenue between 10th Avenue and West 207th Street, adding essential public space to Inwood.
The Department of Design and Construction will oversee the project, which will enter the preliminary design phase in spring 2025, accompanied by further public engagement.
This federal investment not only aims to revitalize critical infrastructure but also seeks to foster economic growth and enhance community connectivity.
