Olmsted’s Ghost: Prospect Trace Western Half

Janes Walk

Led By David Cunningham, david cunningham architecture planning pllc

Walk follows the western half of the Prospect Expressway as it transforms from a looming viaduct to an excavated trench. Walk will stop at local institutions that thrive in the shadow of the highway – Open Source Gallery, Butterfly Garden and Brooklyn Urban Garden Schools (BUGS).

Accessibility

Walk is approximately 1 mile in length over NYC sidewalks and streets.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

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Sunday, May 3, 2026
11:00 AM
90 minutes

Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, Environment
Language: English
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Fort Hamilton Parkway IND station, Prospect Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Tdorante10. Modifications: photo cropped.