The Buzz on the Grand Harlem River Park

This is what people are saying:

"Wow, what a great idea!!!..." well-known park designer Tom Balsley;

"I am stunned..."
Lys McLaughlin, Director of the NYC Council on the Environment;

"..myriad benefits...Convincing at many levels...I am struck by the vision of the Harlem River "lake" as a front yard between the boroughs..."
Prof. Ethan Cohen, Director of the City College Architectural Center;

"I fully agree there is a need for better recreational opportunities in Harlem and the South Bronx and I commend your plan...exciting to hear of venues that will improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods." State Senator Olga Mendez.

The New York Times, New York Newsday, the Riverdale Press, the Village Voice, NYC Friends of Clearwater, the Bronx News, and the Bronx Net are among the Media that have covered the Grand Harlem River Park project.  We expect more coverage, and will keep the site up to date with new articles.

Here are some media articles:

New York Times, June 17, 2001
'Envisioning a Necklace of Green Along the Harlem River'

Riverdale Press, June 21, 2001
'Advocate Envisons a Park Encircling the Harlem River'

Pics of New York Newsday, April 20, 2001, & the Bronx Times Reporter articles coming soon.

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