Community Board 12 Parks & Cultural Affairs Commitee Presentation March 7, 2017 MKW + Associates, Parks Capital Design

HIGHBRIDGE PARK ACHOR PARKS PROGRAM: COCEPTUAL MASTER PLA Located along Amsterdam Avenue / Fort George Avenue from 155th Street to Dyckman Street, in the Borough of Manhattan Community Board 12 Parks & Cultural Affairs Commitee Presentation March 7, 2017 MKW + Associates, Parks Capital Design

TOIGHT S AGEDA 1/ Introduction 2/ Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan 3/ Anchor Parks Phase 1 Schematic Design 5/ ext Steps Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

OUR COMMITMET: CREATE A BRIGHT, GREE FUTURE WITH A MORE ICLUSIVE AD IOVATIVE PARK SYSTEM Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

ACHOR PARKS Overview OUR OLD PARKS ARE OUR EW PARKS... Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

ACHOR PARKS Overview YC PARKS WILL IVEST $150 MILLIO TO REOVATE FIVE EIGHBORHOOD ACHOR PARKS OE I EACH BOROUGH Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

HIGHBRIDGE PARK: 130 ACRES OF... The City s Oldest Standing Bridge Historic Water Tower Year-round Recreation Center Wading Pool World Class Skate Park 2.5-Mile Mountain Biking Course BMX Jump Track Basketball Courts (7.5) Handball Courts (3) Volleyball Courts atural Areas Dog Run Competition Sized Playgrounds (7) John T. Brush Stairway Swimming Pool Ballfields (3) Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

YC PARKS OVEMBER 2016 VISIOIG Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y 140 PEOPLE SHARED THEIR IDEAS AD HOPES FOR HIGHBRIDGE PARK

YC PARKS JAUARY 2017 COMMUITY REPORT BACK MEETIG 70 PEOPLE ATTEDED Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

Goals Improve connectivity and access including mid-level path to the High Bridge, north and south park connections, and linkage to the Polo Grounds houses Improve quality of play and recreational experiences: reconstruct Adventure Playground and Fort George Playground Provide additional sports fields / practice fields Provide much-needed bathrooms / restrooms - ew bathroom at Adventure Playground - ew restrooms at Highbridge Pool bleachers - ew bathroom at Fort George Playground Provide outdoor gathering / picnic / event spaces Improve ADA access to Recreation Center Improve safety and security: provide park lighting Improve forest ecology and undertake forest restoration Complete restoration of historic Water Tower Add Highbridge Park signage / directories Improve / enhance park entrances / gateways Project Size: 130 ac Highbridge Park Project Goals 2

Manhattan City 2 MI Highbridge Park eighborhood 1000 FT Site 500 FT Highbridge Park Site Location 3

Flood Hazard Zones ZOE A - 1% annual-chance flood event. o Base Flood Elevation (BFE) exists. ZOE AE - 1% annual-chance flood event. BFE exists. ZOE AO - 1% annual-chance shallow flooding. VE - Areas along coasts subject to inundation by the 1% annual-chance flood event with additional hazards associated with storminduced velocity wave action. BFE exists. Site FLOODWAY - watercourse reserved to discharge base flood. ZOE X - Moderate risk areas within the 0.2% annual-chance floodplain. LIMIT OF MODERATE WAVE ACTIO Highbridge Park Flood Risk 0 1000 2000 4

Land Use Categories 1 And 2 Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Open Space And Outdoor Recreation Commercial Institutional Industrial Parking Transportation / Utilities Vacant Lots Site Highbridge Park Surrounding Land Use 0 1000 5

1 - View to Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn at right and typical sidewalk treatment along this part of Edgecombe Avenue on the left. 2 - View to a portion of Adventure Playground. 1 2 Highbridge Park Site Photos 6

3 - Sunken Playground consists of handball and basketball courts and sitting areas well below the adjacent sidewalk grade. 4 - Steps down into a depressed area along Edgecombe Avenue, originally designed as horseshoe pitches. 3 4 Highbridge Park Site Photos 7

5 - Panoramic view of grade differential at Highbridge Recreation Center and sidewalk along Amsterdam Avenue. 5 1 Highbridge Park Site Photos 8

6 - View of Highbridge Water Tower Plaza with the existing swimming pool to the left. 7 - A portion of Fort George Playground illustrating the expansive spray shower area. 7 6 Highbridge Park Site Photos 9

8 - Dyckman Rest, previously a playground, contains expansive asphalt, some mature trees and occasional benches only. 8 Highbridge Park Site Photos 10

W 160TH ST SOUTH SECTIO MID SECTIO ORTH SECTIO W 155TH ST W 155TH ST W 156TH ST BROADWAY W 157TH ST W 158TH ST AMSTERDAM AVE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 159TH ST W 161TH ST W 162D ST W 163RD ST W 164TH ST W 165TH ST W 166TH ST W 167TH ST W 168TH ST JUMEL PLACE W 169TH ST W 170TH ST W 171ST ST W 172D ST W 173RD ST W 174TH ST W 175TH ST W 176TH ST W 177TH ST W 178TH ST W 179TH ST W 180TH ST W 181ST ST ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 182D ST W 183RD ST W 184TH ST W 185TH ST AUDUBO AVE AMSTERDAM AVE W 186TH ST W 187TH ST W 188TH ST W 189TH ST W 190TH ST W 191ST ST W 192D ST W 193RD ST DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD EDGECOMBE AVE THE HIGH BRIDGE ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVERHARLEM RIVER WASHIGTO BRIDGE Highbridge Park Site Analysis 0 400 800 11

W 155TH ST WEST SUSET December 21 250 240 230 260 220 110.00 210 Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn - slopes down to Edgecombe Ave - open lawn, sunny Existing picnic tables at base of Brush stairway COOGA S BLUFF PLAYGROUD Southern gateway at HBP to 155th Street, heavy traffic at intersection SUSET June 21 280 200 290 190 300 180 SOUTH 310 170 160 320 0 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 ORTH 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 SOLAR PATH DIAGRAM 150 330 EVEIG MID-DAY MORIG AMSTERDAM AVEUE 140 340 130 350 120 110 100 SURISE December 21 SURISE June 21 EAST 132.30 76.90 133.40 ST. ICHOLAS AVE Potential Overlooks Hazardous crossing of Harlem River Driveway / ramp. eed pedestrian crossing to provide access to Brush Stairway and into HBP Section of Highbridge Park adjacent to Polo Ground Houses separated by Harlem River Driveway ADVETURE PLAYGROUD - constructed late 70s, large open space segmented by serpertine concrete walls. Play equipment located within walls. Open spray area. Play equipment is dated and needs replacement. Proximity to Edgecombe Ave so utilities are available W 160TH ST MORRIS-JUMEL HISTORIC MASIO WAY Potential Overlooks EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 Old Aqueduct Trail - dirt paved, relatively accessible grade - potential linkage to middle path / accessible route to High Bridge HARLEM RIVER Accessible route: ramp up from Sunken Playground to street level is southern end of accessible route to the High Bridge 153.30 W 165TH ST 138.40 SUKE PLAYGROUD - set well below street level, includes handball, basketball, open space, gathering plaza, also accessible ramp to street level - courts in good condition Old horse shoe pit terraces - stairs down to shaded terraces 150.00 Dramatic rock face outcroppings Existing Stone Retaining Walls - in poor condition, some collapsed sections Major rock outcropping / gathering area accessible by dirt trails End of Old Aqueduct Trail water line was tunneled through existing rock outcropping. Cutting or blasting rock would endanger the actual historic water line. This linkage would complete the southern accessible middle path if possible. MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO LEGED 150.00 PROJECT LIMITS PATHS STAIRS TRAILS ROADS AQUEDUCT TRAIL O PARK ACCESS STEEP SLOPE PARK ETRACE SPOT ELEVATIO BUILDIG + STRUCTURES OPE SUY PLAY AREA OUTDATED PLAY EQUIPMET HEAVY TRAFFIC CROSSIG UDERPERFORMIG SOCIAL SPACE SPRAY SHOWER GATHERIG OVERLOOK / VIEW BATHROOM BASEBALL BASKETBALL HADBALL PLAYGROUD Highbridge Park Site Analysis Diagram - South Section 0 150 300 12

MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO Highbridge Park Community Recreation Center - indoor recreation & access to highbridge park. Handicap access needs improvement from Amsterdam Avenue due to raised entry, 1 full story above grade Existing stairs from Water Tower plaza to High Bridge & accessible route 175.60 184.12 198.42 198.78 End of vehicular RIVER access Recently constructed access road for Homeless encampment under reconstruction of Alexander Hamilton Bridge washington bridge DRIVEHARLEM HARLEM RIVER 128.80 HIGHBRIDGE POOL - Moses era swimming pool, replaced historic Highbridge reservoir 127.50 Accessible path on route to the High Bridge. Pavement in good condition. Bikeway/ greenway markings. no existing lighting Large unused / underutilized pool structure & bleachers, potential bathroom 180.00 199.10 THE HIGH BRIDGE Fenced & gated connection to Water Tower Plaza W 175TH ST Relatively flat open space suitable for recreation 130.00 RAMP TO GWB Well-used basketball courts (home of High Bridge Invitational Tournament) & volley ball courts orthern limits of south HBP. Extremely large & open rock outcropping relatively flat - adjacent lawn & open asphalt area are unused & provide opportunity for informal gathering. Area is greatly elevated above amsterdam avenue sidewalk level AMSTERDAM SKATE PARK 162.00 AVE 166.70 Existing path / trail leading north from High Bridge Manhattan gathering plaza, potential link to north HBP - not an accessible route HISTORIC WATER TOWER - Magnificent stone tower, vent structure for the aqueduct- iconic element for HBP, potential to open for public use ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE vvv PLAZA - large open, paved, gathering area/ plaza @ base of the historic water tower & east of HB pool. Access from recreation center and playground, also leads to stairs down to High Bridge gathering plaza - major overlook 95.00 W 180TH ST AUDUBO AVE QUISQUEYA PLAYGROUD 77.00 49.30 125.00 Main pathway - asphalt in very good condition, stone edge in fair condition. Existing lighting in disrepair - poles leaning, fixtures missing. LAUREL HILL TERRACE - no access into HBP for this entire stretch Difficult to find and indistinct access to skate park - series of steps - underpass - poor lighting & signage Switchback series of steps provide difficult access under Washington Bridge - difficult connection to skate park LAUREL HILL TERRACE Recently reconstructed steps, terraces & gathering areasoverlook Harlem River Potential linkage from skate park & north HBP to south section of park WASHIGTO BRIDGE 168.80 135.10 W 185TH ST GRAD STAIRCASE AT LAUREL HILL TERRACE - closed to public, deterioration of concrete slabs, granite steps are unsafe - no handrails, no lighting, overlook plaza - not ADA compliant MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO LEGED 150.00 PROJECT LIMITS PATHS STAIRS TRAILS ROADS AQUEDUCT TRAIL O PARK ACCESS STEEP SLOPE PARK ETRACE SPOT ELEVATIO LIMIT OF PHASE 1 BUILDIG + STRUCTURES OPE SUY PLAY AREA OUTDATED PLAY EQUIPMET HEAVY TRAFFIC CROSSIG UDERPERFORMIG SOCIAL SPACE POOL GATHERIG OVERLOOK / VIEW BATHROOM BASEBALL BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL Highbridge Park Site Analysis Diagram - Mid Section 0 150 300 PLAYGROUD SKATE PARK 13

Raoul Wallenburg Playground in fair condition: Play equipment & spray shower needs updating, existing bathroom in good condition AMSTERDAM AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO L A U R E L H I L L T E R R A C E WEST SUSET December 21 250 240 230 260 220 210 148.20 SUSET June 21 280 200 290 190 300 180 SOUTH 310 170 160 320 SOLAR PATH DIAGRAM 150 178.20 330 0 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 EVEIG MID-DAY MORIG 140 340 130 350 ORTH 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 120 110 W 188TH ST 100 SURISE December 21 SURISE June 21 EAST 153.00 Stairs at 187th Street closed to public - fenced off, deterioration of steps and stone walls, unsafe W 190TH ST FORT GEORGE PLAYGROUD - Large, asphalt-paved open space, outdated playground & spray area - unused large space acessed from sidewalk ST. ICHOLAS AVE AUDUBO AVE 198.60 Juan Bosch sitting area / plaza in good condition HARLEM RIVER Steep slopes and rock outcropping throughout, some eroded areas W 192D ST 7.00 F O R T BMX bike course in good condition - good mapping / signage Dog Run in good condition 50.00 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 165.80 F O R T G E O R G E 182.20 Existing stone retaining walls vary in condition from sound / good to unsound, poor - some repair of collapsed section, needs repointing and mortaring throughout Existing asphalt path down to Dyckman street in fair condition - no existing lighting or power - pathway gradient is steep, not accessible Triangular seating plaza at corner of Dyckman, Fort George Hill, & agle Ave - Potential gateway, improve seating area / plaza H I L L 15.40 DYCKMA ST MOUTAI BIKE COURSE - dirt trails with some erosion, good mapping / signage Pathway along Harlem River Drive in fair condition HILLSIDE AVE Entry plaza / gateway to north end of HB - relatively flat grade BUCZEK FIELD - Synthetic turf recently installed, existing basketball courts in good condition 12.60 13.10 AGLE AVE DYCKMA S REST- large, open asphalt area, perimeter seating & shade trees, on grade with sidewalk - unused open space 10TH AVE LEGED 150.00 PROJECT LIMITS PATHS STAIRS TRAILS ROADS O PARK ACCESS STEEP SLOPE PARK ETRACE SPOT ELEVATIO LIMIT OF PHASE 1 BUILDIG + STRUCTURES OPE SUY PLAY AREA OUTDATED PLAY EQUIPMET HEAVY TRAFFIC CROSSIG UDERPERFORMIG SOCIAL SPACE SPRAY SHOWER GATHERIG OVERLOOK / VIEW BATHROOM BASEBALL BASKETBALL PLAYGROUD MOUTAI BIKE TRAILS Highbridge Park Site Analysis Diagram - orth Section 0 150 300 BMX BIKE PARK DOG PARK 14

W 160TH ST SOUTH SECTIO MID SECTIO ORTH SECTIO BROADWAY W 165TH ST W 170TH ST W 175TH ST W 180TH ST AUDUBO AVE AMSTERDAM AVE W 185TH ST W 190TH ST DYCKMA ST ST. ICHOLAS AVE EDGECOMBE AVE W 155TH ST HARLEM RIVER THE HIGH BRIDGE ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan Key Plan 0 400 800 15

AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO W 155TH ST 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn - Add amphitheater / outdoor classroom seating, add ADA seating and access - new planting - gateway icons WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO HARLEM RIVER FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 16

W 155TH ST AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO Improvement to lower HBP in coordination with YCHA and HCDC FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 17

W 155TH ST AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST Formalize entry to Croton Aqueduct trail from sidewalk - plaza / gathering JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 18

AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 138.40 W 155TH ST 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY ew paving and lighting along Croton Aqueduct trail - add benches EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO HARLEM RIVER FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 19

W 155TH ST AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST ADVETURE PLAYGROUD - ew playground, spray area, new bathroom, plantings, lighting & gathering areas JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 20

W 155TH ST AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE SUKE PLAYGROUD - Improve ADA accessible route to street level - connect linkage to Croton Aqueduct trail W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 21

AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO W 155TH ST Stone retaining wall repairs FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 22

AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO W 155TH ST Add lighting to accessible route to the High Bridge FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 23

W 155TH ST AMSTERDAM AVEUE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 160TH ST JUMEL TERRACE W 165TH ST W 167TH ST JUMEL PLACE LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 110.00 132.30 76.90 133.40 WAY EDGECOMBE AVE 126.10 153.30 138.40 150.00 MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO FREDERICK DOUGLASS BLVD HARLEM RIVER ew connection to complete linkage of Croton Aqueduct trail and accessible route to the High Bridge. May require bridge path from Sunken Playground to avoid cutting or blasting rock Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - South Section 0 150 300 24

W 170TH ST Community garden / urban farming W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 25

W 170TH ST Improve ADA access to the Rec Center at W 172nd Street W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 26

W 170TH ST Improve water tower terrace - new pavement, lighting, benches - new gathering area W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 27

W 170TH ST Open water tower to the public, add architectural uplighting to create visual beacon W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 28

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE Convert pool outbuilding / bleachers to new bathroom W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 29

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE Open / improve connection from water tower terrace to ballfield & Amsterdam Avenue THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 30

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO THE HIGH BRIDGE ew path & steps to complete linkage of south & north HBP - connect to skate park ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 31

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE ew multi-use / practice synthetic turf field WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 32

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE Improve open gathering space north of volley ball courts. Community events / gathering / picnic W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 33

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE Informal gathering at rock outcropping W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 34

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST Improve connection from skate park to south HBP W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 35

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER WASHIGTO BRIDGE Improve access from main path to historic terrace / overlook & skate park - improve paths, steps, & lighting Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 36

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST Improve access, visibility, & safety to skate park - provide lighting & signage W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 37

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST Repair & restore historic Grand Staircase, add handrails & lighting - create a new ADA plaza / gathering area W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 38

W 170TH ST W 175TH ST AUDUBO AVE W 180TH ST Improve pathway from 181st Street to 190th Street - improve visibility, restore signage, benches, planting, some retaining wall repair W 185TH ST LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO 175.60 184.12 180.00 AMSTERDAM AVE 162.00 166.70 MATCHLIE - SEE SOUTH SECTIO 198.42 198.78 199.10 128.80 127.50 130.00 95.00 77.00 49.30 125.00 LAUREL HILL TERRACE 168.80 135.10 MATCHLIE - SEE ORTH SECTIO ALEXADER HAMILTO BRIDGE THE HIGH BRIDGE WASHIGTO BRIDGE HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - Mid Section 0 150 300 39

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 Repair & Restore stairway at 187th Street - improve access to HBP HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 40

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E Potential playground / spray area improvements 153.00 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 41

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 198.60 Improve park entrance 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 42

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E Reconstruct pathway from 190th Street to Dyckman Street - new full depth asphalt, new electrical service, & new lighting, benches, & planting 153.00 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 43

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 Repair / restore stone retaining wall 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 44

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 148.20 T E R R A C E 178.20 153.00 198.60 7.00 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE ew entry plaza / gateway to HBP (ADA accessible) - new pavements, planting, lighting, signage - gateway icon HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 45

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AUDUBO AVE AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 198.60 ew Playground at Fort George - new play equipment, spray area, open play space, & new bathroom 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 46

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AUDUBO AVE AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST DYCKMA REST - ew playground, plaza, community gathering, spray area, benches, lighting & plantings 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 47

ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 186TH ST W 188TH ST W 190TH ST W 192D ST F O R T 178.80 G E O R G E A V E 182.20 F O R T ew sitting / gathering plaza, potential food concession, gateway icon G E O R G E H I L L 12.60 13.10 LEGED PATHS STAIRS TRAILS 150.00 SPOT ELEVATIO AUDUBO AVE MATCHLIE - SEE MID SECTIO AMSTERDAM AVE L A U R E L H I L L 178.20 T E R R A C E 153.00 198.60 50.00 165.80 15.40 DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE 148.20 7.00 HARLEM RIVER Highbridge Park Conceptual Master Plan - orth Section 0 150 300 48

HIGHBRIDGE PARK ACHOR PARKS PROGRAM: PHASE 1 CAPITAL PROJECT Located between Laurel Hill Terrace/ Amsterdam Avenue and Harlem River Drive, in the Borough of Manhattan Community Board 12 Parks & Cultural Affairs Commitee Presentation March 7, 2017 MKW + Associates, Parks Capital Design

Goals Reinstate access to a 10-block stretch of the park Improve connectivity and pathways Make entrances, paths and trails more accessible Restore historic Grand Staircase at Laurel Hill Terrace Provide ADA accessibility at Grand Staircase terrace Improve safety and security with new park lighting Stabilize stone walls and edging Provide benches in scenic locations Create new community gathering spaces Reconnect community to the rich ecology / forest of the park Reconnect community to the historic elements of the park Total Budget: $10M - Phase 1 Mayoral Funding FY17 Project Size: 6.14 acres Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Project Goals 2

SAFETY Lighting SAFETY Bathrooms Playspaces and Programming Multiuse Soccer / Football Field Connectivity, Paths, & Entrances SAFETY SAFETY Upkeep & Repair Park Amenities atural Areas & Gathering Areas Community Visioning Session, ovember 28, 2016 SAFETY SUMMARY Connectivity, Paths, & Entrances 131 atural Areas & Gathering Areas 104 Upkeep & Repair Park Amenities 75 Multiuse Soccer / Football Field 53 Playspaces and Programming 46 Bathrooms 33 Lighting 32 TOTAL 474 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Community Visioning Session 3

Manhattan City 2 MI Highbridge Park eighborhood 1000 FT Site Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Location 500 FT 4

Flood Hazard Zones ZOE A - 1% annual-chance flood event. o Base Flood Elevation (BFE) exists. ZOE AE - 1% annual-chance flood event. BFE exists. ZOE AO - 1% annual-chance shallow flooding. VE - Areas along coasts subject to inundation by the 1% annual-chance flood event with additional hazards associated with storminduced velocity wave action. BFE exists. FLOODWAY - watercourse reserved to discharge base flood. Site ZOE X - Moderate risk areas within the 0.2% annual-chance floodplain. LIMIT OF MODERATE WAVE ACTIO Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Flood Risk 0 500 1000 5

Land Use Categories 1 And 2 Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Open Space And Outdoor Recreation Commercial Institutional Industrial Parking Site Transportation / Utilities Vacant Lots Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Surrounding Land Use 0 500 1000 6

Fort Tryon Park Basketball (2) Playground (2) Fitness equipment Bathroom (2) Spray shower Hudson River University Woods Highbridge Park Gorman Park Dog-friendly Areas Fort Washington Park m rle 5 min (1/4 mile) walk radius Ri ve r 10 min (1/2 mile) walk radius Ha Barbecuing Areas Basketball Soccer Volleyball Baseball (2) Handball (8) Playgrounds Tennis (10) Bennett Park Cedar Playground Basketball Court Fitness Equipment Spray Shower Bathrooms Playground Beanstalk Playground Playground Bathroom Playground Morton Playground Playground Galileo Playground Playground Spray Shower Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 eighborhood Context 7

W 181ST ST 125.00 WEST SUSET December 21 250 240 230 260 220 210 W 182D ST SUSET June 21 280 200 290 190 300 180 SOUTH 310 170 160 320 W 183RD ST 150 0 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 ORTH SURISE December 21 SOLAR PATH DIAGRAM 330 EVEIG MID-DAY MORIG 140 340 130 350 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 120 110 100 WADSWORTH AVE ST. ICHOLAS AVE W 184TH ST 168.80 135.10 SURISE June 21 EAST W 185TH ST W 186TH ST Switchback series of steps provide difficult access under Washington Bridge - difficult connection to skate park AMSTERDAM AVE LAUREL HILL TERRACE W 187TH ST 178.20 148.20 GRAD STAIRCASE AT LAUREL HILL TERRACE - closed to public, deterioration of concrete slabs, granite steps are unsafe - no handrails, no lighting, overlook plaza - not ADA compliant W 188TH ST W 189TH ST 153.00 W 190TH ST 198.60 Steep slopes and rock outcropping throughout, some eroded areas W 191ST ST W 192D ST AUDUBO AVE HARLEM RIVER 7.00 Stairs at 187th Street closed to public - fenced off, deterioration of steps and stone walls, unsafe Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Analysis W 193RD ST F O R T G E O R G E A V E 50.00 F O R T G E O R G E H I L L 15.40 MOUTAI BIKE COURSE - dirt trails with some erosion, good mapping / signage Pathway along Harlem River Drive in fair condition Existing stone retaining walls vary in condition from sound / good to unsound, poor - some repair of collapsed section, needs repointing and mortaring throughout Existing asphalt path down to Dyckman street in fair condition - no existing lighting or power - pathway gradient is steep, not accessible AGLE AVE HILLSIDE AVE DYCKMA ST 10TH AVE Entry plaza / gateway to north end of HB - relatively flat grade 0 200 400 W 201ST AVE LEGED 150.00 PROJECT LIMITS PATHS STAIRS TRAILS ROADS O PARK ACCESS STEEP SLOPE PARK ETRACE SPOT ELEVATIO LIMIT OF PHASE 1 BUILDIG + STRUCTURES OPE SUY PLAY AREA OUTDATED PLAY EQUIPMET HEAVY TRAFFIC CROSSIG UDERPERFORMIG SOCIAL SPACE SPRAY SHOWER GATHERIG OVERLOOK / VIEW BATHROOM BASEBALL BASKETBALL PLAYGROUD MOUTAI BIKE TRAILS BMX BIKE PARK DOG PARK 8

1 - Typical path configuration and materials to the South of the Grand Staircase at 184th Street. 2 - View of upper terrace of Grand Staircase at 184th Street including step up from sidewalk level. 2 1 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 9

3 - View from upper terrace of Grand Staircase to existing lower walk and the High Bridge beyond. 4 - View of the Grand Staircase at 184th Street. 3 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 4 10

5 - View illustrating the relationship between the mid-level walk of Highbridge Park, the Grand Staircase at 184th Street and Laurel Hill Terrace. 6 - Typical pathway alignment, grade and adjacencies of rubble stone walls and curbs. Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 5 6 11

7 - Stone retaining walls are a blend of dry-laid and mortared components and may include integrated rock outcrops. 8 - One of the taller heights of existing retaining walls along a steep downslope, protected by fencing. 8 7 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 12

9 - The pathway on the left slopes up to Amsterdam Avenue while the one on the right continues through the mid-level of Highbridge Park. 10 - A series of stone terraces occurs along a narrower portion of the path (12 wide) in which trees have volunteered over time. Poor pavement condition is typical along this northern section. 9 10 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 13

11 - Poor pavement condition is typical along this northern section. 12- The path down to Harlem River Drive becomes more open. 12 11 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 14

13 - As the path approaches the Harlem River Drive/Dyckman Street intersection, the wooded character along it becomes more transparent. 14 - Lower path to Harlem River Drive/Dyckman Street becomes less wooded and more park-like. 14 13 Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Photos 15

C LAUREL HILL TERRACE ew Concrete Street Curb set to maximum allowable reveal ew Concrete Sidewalk set flush with existing Terrace edge 5 x 5 Scoring pattern Restore historic piermounted lighting to illuminate plaza 1939 Angled World s Fair Bench with back C Existing Terrace to remain Existing Parapet Wall Anchor Parks 0 10 20 Highbridge Park Phase1 Detail Plan - Terrace at The Grand Staircase 16

Restore historic piermounted lighting to illuminate plaza 1939 Angled World s Fair Bench with back Existing Terrace to remain ew Concrete Sidewalk set flush with existing Terrace edge Existing Parapet Wall ew Concrete Street Curb set to maximum allowable reveal Existing Conditions Anchor Parks 0 4 8 Highbridge Park Phase1 Detail Section C-C - Terrace at The Grand Staircase 17

EXISTIG HISTORIC GRAD STAIRCASE Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Existing Conditions 18

EXISTIG HISTORIC GRAD STAIRCASE Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Existing Conditions 19

EXISTIG HISTORIC GRAD STAIRCASE AD PLAZA Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Existing Conditions 20

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Staircase Restoration 21

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Staircase Restoration 22

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Staircase Restoration 23

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Staircase Restoration 24

D Side Walk Rain Garden Existing Sycamores 8 long 1939 World s Fair Bench with back Low Plant Bed Side Walk D Bottle Filler / Drinking Fountain Asphalt Block Pavement Anchor Parks 0 20 40 Highbridge Park Phase1 Detail Plan - Entrance at Harlem River Drive and Dyckman Street 25

Existing Sycamores 8 long 1939 World s Fair Bench with back Rain Garden Existing Conditions Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Detail Section D-D - Entrance at Harlem River Drive and Dyckman Street 0 4 8 26

W 182 nd Street W 183 rd Street W 184 th Street W 185 th Street W 186 th Street W 187 th Street W 188 th Street W 189 th Street W 190 th Street Amsterdam Avenue Amsterdam Avenue Laurel Hill Terrace Harlem River Drive A B C Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Phase 1 Plan - Overall 0 150 300 0 150' 300' 27

Laurel Hill Terrace A B W 186 th St Laurel Hill Terrace MATCHLIE Harlem River Drive Asphalt Top Coat Type B Light Pole / Fixture at 75 on center + - A 8 Long 1939 World s Fair Benches with Backs Detail Plan - Terrace at Grand Staircase B Legend ew Benches ew Light Poles Full Depth Asphalt Pavement Asphalt Top Coat Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Phase 1 Plan - A 0 100 200 28

Amsterdam Avenue MATCHLIE MATCHLIE W 187 th St Laurel Hill Terrace Asphalt Top Coat Type B Light Pole / Fixture at 75 on center + - 8 Long 1939 World s Fair Benches with Backs Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Phase 1 Plan - B Full Depth Asphalt Pavement Legend ew Conc. Curb with 4 Steel Fence ew Benches ew Light Poles Full Depth Asphalt Pavement Asphalt Top Coat 0 100 200 29

Amsterdam Avenue MATCHLIE Harlem River Drive Detail Plan - Entrance at HRD and Dyckman Full Depth Asphalt Pavement Type B Light Pole / Fixture at 75 on center + - Legend ew Benches ew Light Poles Full Depth Asphalt Pavement Asphalt Top Coat Anchor Parks 0 100 200 Highbridge Park Phase1 Phase 1 Plan - C 30

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Section A-A - At Grand Staircase 0 40 80 31

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Section B-B 0 40 80 32

E Existing vegetated upslope Existing Rough Stone Retaining wall or Rock Outcrop Height varies between 3 and 12 Varies - 12 0r 15 1 8 long 1939 World s Fair Bench with back in double or triple configurations Asphalt Top Course or ew Full Depth Asphalt ew Type B light pole/ fixture at 75 on center + - Existing Rubble Stone Curb 8 to 12 High Existing vegetated downslope E Anchor Parks 0 4 8 Highbridge Park Phase1 Typical Site Plan 33

Existing vegetated upslope ew Type B light pole/ fixture at 75 on center + - Existing Rough Stone retaining wall or Rock Outcrop Height varies between 3 and 12 Existing Rubble Stone Curb 8 to 12 High Existing vegetated downslope 8 long 1939 World s Fair Bench with back in double or triple configurations Asphalt Top Course or ew Full Depth Asphalt Anchor Parks 0 4 8 Highbridge Park Phase1 Typical Site Section E - E 34

Asphalt Pavement Asphalt Block Pavers Concrete Pavement 4-0 Steel Fence 1939 World s Fair Bench with Back Bottle Filler with Hi-Lo Drinking Fountains Type B Light Pole and Fixture Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Phase1 Site Furnishings 35

WHAT COMES EXT? Submit Phase 1 project to the Public Design Commission Continue design of Phase 1 project throughout 2017 Begin the Phase 2 project in May Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y

Anchor Parks Highbridge Park Manhattan, Y THAK YOU!