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Discover remnants of old rail lines near the existing trail system in Forest Park, the 3rd largest park in the borough of Queens, named for its many trees
Learn the origin story of this unique community project
Visit the site of Phase 1 (MetHub) & Phase 2 (Forest Park Pass) of the QueensWay
Hear the latest updates and proposed timelines for Phase 1 design and Phase 2 planning
Admire the QueensWay summer foliage
Top photos Courtesy of Friends of the QueensWay, Bottom images by Klaus-Peter Statz
About this Event:
Join Trust for Public Land and Friends of the QueensWay for an early look at the QueensWay. Untapped Members are invited to tour the future site of the QueensWay Sections 1 & 2 (the Metropolitan Hub and Forest Park Pass) and learn about the current Section 1 design process. This will also include updates on recent City and Federal investments that will advance this exciting rails-to-trails opportunity for the community.
About Your Guides:
Ruben Ramales Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a native New Yorker raised in Woodhaven, Queens, who draws on his local experiences to guide his workâfostering partnerships, collaboration, and engagement. Ruben is a Senior Manager of Component Engagement with the American Institute of Architects, working across states to advance the impact and awareness of local AIA chapters.As the former Executive Director of the Queens Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Queens), Ruben holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology. Ruben has led QueensWay community outreach and engagement formerly as an Outreach Coordinator with the Trust for Public Land, a project partner of Friends of the QueensWay. Currently, Ruben also serves on the boards of Woodhaven Cultural & Historical Society and Latimer House Museum. Ruben enjoys heading into Forest Park trails with his pitbull Lily when not partaking in professional or civic opportunities.
The tour will take about two-hours, spanning approximately 1.5 miles as we weave through city streets adjoining the QueensWay, and includes a walk on the rail bed, through a ravine in Forest Park. The walk on the rail bed at the end takes 20-25 minutes. It will be harder for anyone with a wheelchair, bike, or baby carriage to walk on the rail bed.
The tour will begin at a different location than our endpoint at Forest Park; please plan accordingly.
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