http://www.motthavenherald.com/2009/07/20/green-port-morris/ Serving Mott Haven, Melrose & Port Morris Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:03:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.motthavenherald.com/2009/07/20/green-port-morris/comment-page-1/#comment-1044 Paul Olson Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:03:05 +0000 http://www.motthavenherald.com/?p=504#comment-1044 The entire South Bronx waterfront is tied up with garbage transfer stations and truck parking, hardly the best use of prime real estate. Surely somebody is going to swoop down and snatch up some prime space and start building the glass monoliths that block the Long Island City and Williamsburg waterfronts and their spectacular City views. We should try to make it a livable community with viable transportation options such as bicycles and walking paths, in addition to park-style waterfront access, including fishing and boating piers, and also commercial options such as eateries and cafes. The South Bronx community in particular Port Morris are underserved in regards to food and drink, the only option being (the fine) Bruckner Bar and Grill. The reason probably that the Bruckner Antique and Art district has not taken off is because there are no other shopping options and nothing to eat! Opening up the piers and providing a local Farmer's Market could bring a great influx of commercial activity that would benefit the local community and bring cohesion, getting the neighbors to know each other. The entire South Bronx waterfront is tied up with garbage transfer stations and truck parking, hardly the best use of prime real estate. Surely somebody is going to swoop down and snatch up some prime space and start building the glass monoliths that block the Long Island City and Williamsburg waterfronts and their spectacular City views. We should try to make it a livable community with viable transportation options such as bicycles and walking paths, in addition to park-style waterfront access, including fishing and boating piers, and also commercial options such as eateries and cafes. The South Bronx community in particular Port Morris are underserved in regards to food and drink, the only option being (the fine) Bruckner Bar and Grill. The reason probably that the Bruckner Antique and Art district has not taken off is because there are no other shopping options and nothing to eat! Opening up the piers and providing a local Farmer’s Market could bring a great influx of commercial activity that would benefit the local community and bring cohesion, getting the neighbors to know each other.

]]> http://www.motthavenherald.com/2009/07/20/green-port-morris/comment-page-1/#comment-517 The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism » Moon Landing Anniversary, Paul McCartney and Burgers Across the Nation Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:38:18 +0000 http://www.motthavenherald.com/?p=504#comment-517 [...] the streets – and on-line. The issue features contributions from Sarah Trefethen (on the proposed South Bronx Greenway), Lindsay Lazarski (on a rat problem at a senior citizens complex), Jeanmarie Evelly (on a public [...] [...] the streets – and on-line. The issue features contributions from Sarah Trefethen (on the proposed South Bronx Greenway), Lindsay Lazarski (on a rat problem at a senior citizens complex), Jeanmarie Evelly (on a public [...]

]]> http://www.motthavenherald.com/2009/07/20/green-port-morris/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Harry Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:47:49 +0000 http://www.motthavenherald.com/?p=504#comment-490 Lots to work on with diverse stakeholders throughout the area. The park is a nice idea. More sensible and fair, and could be accomplished quicker, would be to compel Consolidate Edison to replace the fishing pier and park area that was destroyed in an explosion due to an accident at ConEd's adjacent facility. They owe us that. In the early 1900's also there was a swimming pool, a protected swimming area, directly in the river. Lots to work on with diverse stakeholders throughout the area. The park is a nice idea. More sensible and fair, and could be accomplished quicker, would be to compel Consolidate Edison to replace the fishing pier and park area that was destroyed in an explosion due to an accident at ConEd’s adjacent facility. They owe us that. In the early 1900’s also there was a swimming pool, a protected swimming area, directly in the river.

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