Are you curious about the upcoming projects planned for the Bronx, New York? Metro-North is set to reach the East Bronx, and there are several other projects in the works that will bring jobs, housing, open space, and more to the area. The Rainbow Playground is being reconstructed with new play equipment, safety surfaces, spray shower, fences, benches, pavement, and a drinking fountain. The Watson Houses open space is also being renovated with new gaming equipment, adult fitness equipment, safety surfaces, spray shower, seating areas, plants, fences, sidewalks, and a drinking fountain. The Bronx Metro-North plan seeks to create capacity for 6,000 new homes along the four new trains of suburban stations that are being built as part of the Penn Station Access project.
The Buono Beach fountain in Alice Austen Park is also being rebuilt with new electrical and mechanical components. The Bronx Point project, located in the Lower Concourse neighborhood of the South Bronx, will rebuild vacant land along the Harlem River to provide the community with new open space, permanent jobs, cultural facilities and affordable housing. This project will also include infrastructure improvements to improve pedestrian safety. Key elements of this project include the replacement of four bridges connecting the Bruckner Highway and Bruckner Boulevard via the Amtrak and CSX rail lines.
The Gateway Estates project will build a new park with a multi-purpose synthetic grass field, a skate park, basketball courts, fitness equipment for adults and seating areas. This project was designed after a two-year community process led by the NYCEDC that included interactive workshops to engage local residents in prioritizing the needs of the area. Finally, RXR has released new images of Maven - their latest residential project in the South Bronx. This project will bring more housing to the area. As an expert in urban development and planning in New York City, I can confidently say that these projects are sure to bring positive changes to the Bronx.
The Rainbow Playground and Watson Houses open space renovations will provide much needed recreational spaces for local residents. The Bronx Metro-North plan will create capacity for 6,000 new homes along four new trains of suburban stations that are being built as part of the Penn Station Access project. The Buono Beach fountain renovation will provide a much needed upgrade to Alice Austen Park. The Bronx Point project will bring open space, permanent jobs, cultural facilities and affordable housing to Lower Concourse neighborhood of South Bronx.
The Gateway Estates project will provide a much needed park with a multi-purpose synthetic grass field, a skate park and basketball courts. Finally, RXR's Maven residential project will bring more housing to South Bronx. All these projects are sure to bring positive changes to this vibrant borough.
