What started as a group of dedicated neighbors advocating for an environmentally resilient, cycling and pedestrian-friendly waterfront in 2004 has now evolved into the leading greenway advocacy organization in New York City. Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI) works with community, non-profit, business, and government partners to create and fulfill a comprehensive vision for the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway (BWG), and builds awareness and support for greenways among New York City's constituents. BGI operates the Naval Cemetery Landscape, a pollinator meadow located along the BWG that promotes environmental resiliency and biodiversity in Wallabout, Brooklyn. At the Naval Cemetery Landscape, BGI partners with local organizations and non-profits to execute 50+ of environmental, educational, and volunteer programming per year.

BGI started the NYC Greenways Coalition in 2021, and the coalition now has over 45-member organizations including many in under-resourced neighborhoods. Representing all five boroughs, the coalition has made significant progress working with city partners and advocating for equitable greenways across New York. BGI convenes and provides professional support to advance the Coalition’s goals which include an expansion of 40 new miles of greenways in the next few years. BGI is committed to engage more NYers and increase their knowledge about and participation in the historic investment in greenway taking place in 2025. We're excited to work alongside local communities and city officials to advocate for more greenway construction across the five boroughs.

2025 Gala for Greenways

Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's Annual Fundraiser

Team Members