Learn about the Highbridge community and organizing that has happened over the decades to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood and to reconnect the Highbridge community in the Bronx with Washington Heights, with the reopening of the High Bridge and the current campaign to reconnect the Bronx to the Harlem River Waterfront with the Harlem River Greenway.
The tour will start with a walk across the High Bridge to both talk about the History of organizing to reopen the Bridge before returning to the Highbridge neighborhood walking down Ogden Avenue to discuss local history and organizing efforts to open public schools, before walking down 167th past the old 44th Precinct Building to the Harlem River Waterfront, walking along the Greenway to Roberto Clemente State Park, discussing the history of the waterfront and current campaigns.
Accessibility
While the route is accessible we will walk a lot on this tour. Some of the pavement and roadways are not in a great state repair. There are Continue stations on either side of the High Bridge and the Bx11, Bx13 & Bx18 buses have stops nearby in the Bronx, and the 4 and D Trains Stops at 167th Street in the Bronx, and 1 and A/C Train at 168th Street in Manhattan.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 4, 202411:00 AM
2 hours
Borough: Bronx
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
