Progress
For decades, we’ve been working to make the QueensWay a reality and we’re excited about the progress made to date!
The vision for QueensWay grew out of a series of public meetings, community group workshops, and stakeholder discussions led by the Friends of the QueensWay and the Trust for Public Land (TPL).
An initial concept design for the first half-mile section, called the Metropolitan Hub (Met Hub), was developed by the TPL and FQW between 2016 to 2018. Between fall 2022 and 2026, the City announced $50M+ in funding to complete the design and construction of the Metropolitan Hub segment.
The intent of the Metropolitan Hub section of the QueensWay, which stretches from Metropolitan Avenue to Union Turnpike, is to build a new linear park adjacent to the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School (MELS) that includes:
- Active and passive recreation
- Greenway/bikeway connections
- Pedestrian pathways
- Restoration and enhancement of natural areas
- ADA accessibility
Learn more about plans in progress from the NYC Economic Development Corporation.
You can help support the QueensWay by signing this petition.