The purpose of the project is (1) to respect the work of the 19th century visionaries who originally created the High Bridge and to restore the bridge's beauty, usefulness, and grandeur; (2) to restore the historic fabric of the bridge; (3) to restore the connection between the boroughs of the Bronx and Manhattan, and improve access to parks and park facilities; (4) to provide needed safety and accessibility improvements; and (5) to rehabilitate and reopen the High Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This brochure details the steps to effective mulch-mowing and maintenance of grass. The City is encouraging New Yorkers to leave their grass clippings on the lawn, rather than placing them out for collection and disposal. This will environmentally benefit the City by reducing the City's waste.