Morrisania in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Air Quality is Being Monitored Here

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024

1. Air Quality is Being Monitored Here Marker

Inscription. Decades of public policies have allowed the siting of pollution-emitting facilities and infrastructure throughout the Bronx, causing disproportionate health burdens and challenges because of poor air quality. In response, South Bronx Unite has strategically deployed high-grade air quality monitors to: identify pollutants that affect community health; identify pollution sources; and advocate for clean air. Scan the QR code to learn more.

Erected by South Bronx Unite; QuantAQ; Columbia Mateman School of Public Health, Center for Environmental Health and Justice in Northern Manhattan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment.

Location. 40° 49.512′ N, 73° 54.756′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Morrisania. Marker is on East 163rd Street just east of Melrose Avenue, on the right when traveling east. This marker hangs on the fencing to El Coqui Liberation Community Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 420 E 163rd St, Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Melrose Commons Park (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chateau Thierry (approx.

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0.6 miles away); The Heinrich Heine Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Heinrich Heine Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trees by Joyce Kilmer (approx. 0.6 miles away); Louis J. Heintz Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); A memorial to Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This sign serves as a historical marker because it shares how patterns of human development over time have affected the environment of the South Bronx. It then shares how the community has organized its response.

— Submitted February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024

2. Air Quality is Being Monitored Here Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.