Central Area
The Central section of the Harlem River study area intersects a number of distinct neighborhoods, including Marble Hill, Inwood, East Harlem, and parts of the Bronx. Discrete portions of these communities unite to form an important transitional zone for the entire Harlem River. The Central section is geographically bound by Macomb’s Dam Bridge to the south, the Major Deegan Expressway to the east, Highbridge Park and 10th Avenue to the west, and the Broadway Bridge to the north ...
There are multiple issues facing preservationists in determining the significance of and threats to historic character. Preservation issues in the Central section include existing zoning, access to the waterfront, conservation and maintenance of historic fabric, and pollution and accountability. It is the goal of this project to identify the role of preservation in mitigating these issues, conduct research into the root causes, and make useful recommendations to the communities addressed ...
The following recommendations are not grouped by use, but rather in terms of their geographical location. This shift in organization is due to the interrelationship of the proposals and the aforementioned uses. For instance, the High Bridge was described in the transportation and infrastructure section of our plan; however, the recommendation suggests its future function as a key component to the recreational resources in the Central section. In addition, the Harlem River Historic Walk links the layering of development we previously cited; the walk connects the industrial, residential, and recreational sites to the historic transportation structures and infrastructure facilities in the Central area. This has been done in order to acknowledge and maintain the multiple uses and characteristics that have defined the river throughout history ...
Download the Complete Preservation Plan for Central Area of the Harlem River (pdf format)
