Routes and Areas (lines and polygons) Model Map

This dedicated lane is on the street and buffered by parked cars. it's a pleasure!

14 blocks long, running from Houston to the East River, provide outdoor seating, strolling, bike lanes and a bit of art. Formerly the 2nd Ave Elevated IRT, it has a storied past.. While it still has many London Plane trees, the malls lost many of their park benches and planters. The section from Delancey to Broome is the nicest, cared for by artist Justen Ladda..

Trees at the south east corner of the park are a popular Sparrow roost

Testing this marker

This is one of NYC's Chinatowns! There are several great places to discover along the way, including favorite gathering places, museums and cafe streets. Note that some locations are not active due to Covid.

So much could be generated if we decked over this urban freeway, which is slated to become the free zone when 'congestion pricing' starts in 2021. The vision below is from the Big U, which became the East Side Coastal Resilience project but this element is not part of the current plan (although it would add significant space to the narrow East River Park, reduce emissions and be a storm surge barrier....(see image and EastRiverParkAction.org for updates on this destructive method of building a floodwall). Rockefeller University has decked over a section just north of the United Nations area, where it's decked over as well. Hudson Yards, a boondoggle on the west side also has a 20 acre park decked over rail yards.

Let the dogs run and play in this convivial section of the park. Big dogs and little dogs each have their own fenced in runs.

Check it out! Riverside refreshment from Pier 35 (the Eco Park), around the public space of Pier 36, past Pier 42 and along the esplanade through the pinch point to 23rd St and beyond through East River Park (which, sadly, is slated for demolition in Fall 2020). We hope NYC will postpone the ESCR while the pandemic is on, as the Park is a lifeline to local residents. Pier 36's current conditions could readliy improved, too.

This evolving shopping district is a draw for tourists as well as locals, and many of the shops have been there for generations. Orchard Street is car-free every Sunday and in the Covid Era, sections of the area are #openstreets for 'distance walking' or dining at various times of day. There are a few vegan and eco friendly shops; most of the storefronts are small local businesses.

All along the west side of Manhattan island, the Greenway is a haven for people on the go.

Soar over the East River on this popular cycling route on the north side of the bridge (the south side is for pedestrians). There's a bicycle counter on the Manhattan side, always fun to see how many have crossed already.

Protecting wildlife and diplomats and world leaders, this protected area is in the East River, a tidal estuary

Going north from the Battery, there is much to see along the riverside! This photo is from Untapped City's article on Battery Park.

This is your chance to walk on soft wood chips through a permaculture-style food forest that feeds many species, including humans, that can be seen foraging amongst the native plants for wild greens, herbs, berries and mushooms. On rare occasions, goats come and eat invasive plants...!! Sadly this beautiful space is slated for demolition to make way for the ESCR and hopefully, once replaced, will regain its lushness quickly. Note that i extended this line to see how it looks in a less crowded area, so it's not accurate!

A small, lively square park that is protected by wonderful American Elm trees and Red Tailed Hawks. To spot the big birds, look where you see people watching them. Photo from EVgrieve.com, a longtime resource for this ever-changing community.

This modest-sized green space hosts a remarkable array of events, protests, our largest GreenMarket and much more

Well, to be honest, there are not many unpaved bike paths in lower Manhattan! So for testing purposes, we selected one with a little gravel.

New York is a great city for walking - here are the lower 100 blocks to explore! Did you know Broadway goes all the way to Albany? On a bit of a ridge, it's a road that was here before Dutch settlers arrived in 1609. This historical photo by Bowery Boys is much later, and shows Bowling Green, at the foot of Broadway. The Smithsonian American Indian Museum is here as well and an amazing place to learn about the Lenape people and other First Nations of this continent.

So many of our environmental problems come from the relentless pressure to generate profits, so we are designating Wall Street as a hazard zone!

Open air music and performance are a staple in this park

There are popular 2 way bike lanes on this bridge - yes, there are an increasing number of micromobility devices and eBikes alongside the bikes. The south side is popular with pedestrians and runners. It takes 5-8 minutes to cross this 1.35 mile / 2 km on bicycle, and it's usually refreshing due to the views as you soar over the East River. Image from Wikipedia during construction.