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Landmarks Preservation Commission approves Central Park bridle path reconnection at Pinebank Arch

Prepared the plan and will fund it with private money

For years, runners and walkers on Central Park's Bridle Path have hit a dead end beneath Pinebank Arch. On November 9, 2026, New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a Central Park Conservancy plan to replace that cul-de-sac with a new path connecting to the park's broader circulation network.

Updated 2 days ago

Construction begins on Central Park stormwater recirculation system

Built World

Leading the project

Construction began October 26 on a $35.7 million system to recirculate water among the Pool, the Loch and the Harlem Meer. The three water bodies are currently topped off with city drinking water that drains into the combined sewer system.

Updated Oct 31