Parks and Open Spaces News: New York City

Residents are submitting their own plan for the East Harlem rezoning, through an effort led by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. The rezoning process, part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's Affordable Housing Plan, raised a few alarms after its announcement.

With the Flint water crisis raging, there's a silent epidemic in our own midst. According to an article by Vox, urban environments face immense, unchecked levels of lead - including here in New York.

The MillionTrees NYC Project, started in 2007 by Michael Bloomberg and Bette Midler, has concluded its efforts to bring the city into the forefront of the fight against climate change. While the ceremony for the final tree planting needed to be rescheduled, the results of the program remain evident throughout the five boroughs.

Could the long dreamed of pedestrian path along the Hudson River shoreline through the northwest Bronx soon become a reality? Thanks to $250,000 in federal funding secured by Senator Jeff Klein, the Hudson River Greenway is one step closer to fruition.

Mayor Bill de Blasio has taken a major step forward for New York City’s parks. According to the Daily News, the city is adding additional funding its Community Park Initiative, allowing for park redesign and improvements.

Mayor Bill De Blasio’s rezoning process for East New York will include upgrades to existing infrastructure, thanks to efforts by Council Member Rafael Espinal.