Tour the Future Campus of Runway Green at Floyd Bennett Field
Explore the grounds of NYC's first municipal airport, set to become an innovative education hub!
Tour Highlights:
- See the largest piece of natural, undeveloped land in Brooklyn or Queens
- Learn how Runway Green is creating learning, adventure, eco-jobs, and outdoors opportunities for kids throughout the five boroughs
- Hear the history of Floyd Bennett Field, New York City’s first municipal airport and only National Park
- Experience unique flora and bird-watching opportunities
Top Left, Bottom Left, Bottom Right Photos Courtesyof Runway Green, Top Right Photo by Noelle Penas
About this Tour:
Even some of the most seasoned New Yorkers are surprised to learn about Floyd Bennett Field, a 1,300 acre former airfield, which now is essentially a blank canvas.
Through a series of agreements with the National Parks Service and the Gateway National Recreational Area, Runway Green has secured a 60-year lease to start a multi-phase project in this urban wilderness that will include an urban farm, an adventure course, campsites, a public amphitheater, and a NYC public high school with a focus on preparing young people for green jobs in the City.
On this exclusive tour for Untapped New York Insiders, we'll explore the former airfield, learning about its historic past and exciting future.
About Your Guides:
Geoffrey Roehm is the founder and executive director of Runway Green; an experienced school leader and outdoors educator, Geoff brings decades of experience connecting the dots between education, the workforce, and broader community development efforts.
Justin Cohen leads development and advancement for Runway Green; he is an education policy expert, author, activist, and community organizer.
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