Mid-term presentation for MIT Site Planning Studio on Harlem River Waterfront Accessibility study. The presentation explores the possibility of using existing, beautiful infrastructure as programmable spaces -- resulting in possibilities like a temporary deactivation of the 145th St Bridge for a food event, an outdoor movie night on Pier 5, and tango on the High Bridge. Authors of the document are Albert Ching, Stephen Kennedy, and Laura Manville

1. Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb. THE HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT LINE A new project of BRONX BEAUTIFUL

2. Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb. THE HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT LINE A new project of BRONX BEAUTIFUL

3. We see the Bronx as beautiful We see the existing Harlem River infrastructure as programmable spaces We believe temporary events can spark awareness and use along the water, as well as diverse uses for diverse groups of people We aspire to spark a waterfront event during summer 2011 Our Approach

4. Implementation(hopefully mid- to late-summer 2011) Our Process + + = 2 4 1 6 8 3 5 7 Cultural institutions Community+ partner engagement Temporary activations of public space Feasibility studies (detailed design, finances, regulatory, partners) Identify waterfront connection and sites Initial feedback from key stakeholders Synthesize, analyze, visualize

5. THIS IS NOT A GREENWAY 7 6 5 4 7 Interconnected Paths 3 2 1

6. 1 1.1 mi ABOUT 25 minutes, easy grade good for families Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Eat. Watch. Sleep. Boat. 0.3 mi (boat)15 minutes on calm water 2 Tennis. BBQ. 0.8 mi 20 min on moderate terrain 3 Shweeb. Skate. 0.4 mi (shweeb)<2 min on unofficial terrain 4 7 Unique Experiences Walk. Bike. 0.9 mi 20 min on restricted but easy terrain 5 6 1.5 mi 40+ min on steep terrain in some places Hike. View. Dance. Sit. Shop. Stroll. Kayak. Basketball. Live. 7 1.1 mi 25 min on easy terrain TOTAL = 3+ hours

7. TOTAL = 3+ hours

8. TOTAL = 3+ hours

9. High Bridge, Plaza + neighborhood 6 Retired MTA line under Major Deegan connecting to Yankee stadium 7 7 Programmable Spaces Exterior St under the Major Deegan Pier 5 Harlem River Park North 4 3 2 145th St. Bridge intersection of 149th and River / Exterior 1 5

10. SUMMER SUNDAYS ON THE 145TH ST BRIDGE

11. BRING YOUR CHAIR TO THE HIGH BRIDGE DAY MOVIES ON PIER 5

12. MOVIES ON PIER 5

13. TANGO ON THE HIGH BRIDGE MOVIES ON PIER 5

14. SHWEEB FROM YANKEE STADIUM

15. COMMUNITY INTERSECTION REPAIR

16. Ten Pop-Up Ideas A B C D E F G H I J

17. Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb. THE HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT LINE A new project of BRONX BEAUTIFUL

18. Walk. Rest. Breathe. Gather. View. Boat. Shweeb. THE HARLEM RIVER WATERFRONT LINE A new project of BRONX BEAUTIFUL