Our Work in Yonkers

Timeline

198x

Scenic Hudson sues to block construction of six 38-story riverfront apartment towers.

198x

Scenic Hudson, city officials and residents shape a smaller development with housing, commercial space and 5-acre linear park.

19xx

Scenic Hudson, City of Yonkers and Westchester County create Habirshaw Park (future home of Beczak Environmental Education Center) on city waterfront.

1997

Yonkers officials adopt downtown waterfront master plan, drafted with much citizen input.

200x

Gov. George Pataki suggests Scenic Hudson conduct feasibility study for "daylighting" (uncovering portions of) Saw Mill River in downtown Yonkers. Study shows restoring flow of historic waterway could be a key to revitalizing downtown, allowing creation of a riverwalk similar to those in Providence, R.I., and San Antonio, TX.

2006

Gov. Pataki announces $34-million state funding for daylighting project. Riverside walkway becomes amenity in downtown redevelopment plans.

2007

Scenic Hudson and developer Collins Enterprises agree to design modifications at Hudson Park North, creating additional public waterfront space.

200x

Alexander Street Master Plan released; features 18 skyscrapers between 12 and 30 stories.

2007

Scenic Hudson releases Alternative Concept Plan for waterfront development, including a "necklace" of parks every half-mile. Plan doubles open space in developers' proposals.