On April 30, 2021, the NYC Department of City Planning issued aPRESS RELEASEannouncing the publication of a OPEN HOUSE WEBPAGE to advance planning around four Bronx Metro-North stations. The website includes explanatory videos, interactive engagement tools and planning recommendations – regarding planning of four new Metro-North stations coming to the East Bronx, to Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park and Co-op City.
Community input is currently invited through the Remote Open House for the Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest stations.
Metro-North service for East Bronx, MTA Penn Station Access Project
Metro-North service is being planned for the East Bronx. It will bring four new stations to the borough: Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park and Co-Op City. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that will dramatically increase access to the Bronx, the City and the region.
The new stations are part of the MTA's Penn Station Access project, which will connect the East Bronx directly to Manhattan Penn Station, and to Westchester and Connecticut to the north. While the MTA will build the stations and deliver train service, the NYC Department of City Planning and the local communities are working to ensure the stations bring maximum benefits to the Bronx.
Community members are invited to provide input in the planning process until June 2021 for the Morris Park station HERE, and for the Parkchester/Van Nest station HERE. More information is provided below, compiled from the NYC Department of City Planning website here.
MORRIS PARK STATION
A Neighborhood Center
Current view of Morris Park Ave/Eastchester.
Vision for Morris Park Plaza near the station to be located on Bassett Ave.
A Walkable Eastchester Road
Current view of Eastchester Road.
View of Eastchester Road with improved pedestrian connections.
A Gateway to Morris Park
Current view of Eastchester Ave/Bassett Ave
Vision for street improvement at Eastchester Ave/Bassett Ave
COMMUNITY INPUT INVITED:
Weigh in and provide input on the objectives and draft recommendations for the Morris Park neighborhood plan! Your input will help NYC DCP plan future remote conversations, identify areas to prioritize and get more input on, and update the Objectives and Draft Recommendations for a final station area plan by the end of the year.
Vision for East Tremont near station with pedestrian/streetscape improvements
Re-imagining East Tremont as a place that is comfortable and inviting to walk
Current view for East Tremont Avenue west of station area
Vision for East Tremont Avenue west of station area
Pedestrian connections
Current view of Bronxdale underpass
Vision for Bronxdale Underpass with improved pedestrian connections
COMMUNITY INPUT INVITED:
Weigh in and provide input on the objectives and draft recommendations for the Parkchester Van/Nest neighborhood plan! Your input will help NYC DCP plan future remote conversations, identify areas to prioritize and get more input on, and update the Objectives and Draft Recommendations for a final station area plan by the end of the year.
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Morris Park Business Improvement District
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966 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY US 10462
Morris Park Avenue News, Year II, Issue 8, May 3, 2021
