The City of New York has released the Greater Greenways plan, a blueprint to expand and unify the city’s multi-use corridors designed for cycling, walking, and recreation. Announced along the East River esplanade in Manhattan, the plan is a collaboration between the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), NYC Parks, and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
The plan is the first of its kind in over three decades and fulfills a mandate from Local Law 115 of 2022. It documents the current state of greenways, over 500 miles citywide, and includes detailed maps of their routes, jurisdiction, and conditions. Spearheaded under the Adams administration, it identifies 15 systems under multiple agencies and offers transparency around closures and detours. Looking ahead, the plan prioritizes five goals: enhancing transportation, improving equity and accessibility, promoting health, supporting economic growth, and strengthening environmental resilience. Current efforts are focused on The Bronx and Queens, with more than 100 capital projects in progress or in development.
Greater Greenways builds on recent city initiatives including the Harlem River Greenway and the five outer-borough planning corridors introduced in 2023. The report includes design guidelines to ensure accessibility for all users and encourages integrating greenway planning into city transportation and resilience strategies.
“The release of the Greater Greenways Plan is a long-overdue and welcome step toward building a truly citywide greenway network that serves all New Yorkers,” said Adam Ganser, executive director, New Yorkers for Parks. “For the first time, the plan maps agency jurisdiction across hundreds of miles of greenway corridors and makes clear where city parks and other agencies share responsibility. That kind of transparency is essential for coordinated investment, long-term planning, and equitable maintenance.”
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