Developing Brownfields along the Harlem River Waterfron

Check out this event, I will be speaking on the introductory panel... Harry


Subject: Developing Brownfields along the Harlem River Waterfront - March
22, 2006

BCEQs 5th Annual Water Conference:

Creating a Community Vision:
Developing Brownfields along the Harlem River Waterfront
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Bronx Community College
Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Student Center, Room 207 & 208
181st Street and University Avenue

Program: After a presentation of the Harlem River BOA Program and existing
conditions, the community creates a visioning plan, including goals and
objectives for the future waterfront.

Displays / Presentations
A Light Dinner will be served.
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Sponsors: Borough President's Office, Bronx Council for Environmental
Quality, Community Boards 4, 5 , 7 and 8, Con Edison, Manhattan College,
Metro Forest Council, NYC Soil and Water Conservation District, NY
Restoration Project, NYS DOS & DEC, Riverkeeper, Friends of Brook Park,
Urban Divers (list in formation).

This year, we will introduce the NYS Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program
and how it is being used for the revitalization of the Bronx waterfront of
the Harlem River.
What should be preserved?
What should be developed?
How will it all be accessed?
We need to hear from YOU.

Central to this effort will be improving the River's water quality and
promoting sustainable watershed protection activities, while at the same
time, developing community-based collaborations to promote environmental
restoration, appropriate waterfront development and enhanced recreation.

Developing Brownfields: Creating a Community Vision

The public is invited to attend this free event.
Photo ID required.

RSVP to 718-324-4461 or email harlemriver2004@aol.com,

To reserve parking, please call with car info.
Directions from/to mass transit available.