Jessica Williamson

"It's a way to get their property value to go up," added Jessica Williamson, a Grand Street Settlement spokesperson.

To find out more about the programs offered or how to volunteer, contact Jessica Williamson at jwilliamson@grandstreet.org or 212-674-1740 ext. 207.

Jessica Williamson Communications Associate Development Department Grand Street Settlement 80 Pitt Street New York, NY 10002 Tel: (212) 674-1740 x 207 Cell: (917) 273-0068

Jessica Williamsonjwilliamson@grandstreet.org212.674.1740 x 207

In fact, so many people use the pathway that Jessica Williamson, the public relations director of Grand Street Settlement, says enclosing the path could wipe out the 92-year-old organization.

"I think that people would feel really cut off from their business community," Williamson says.