Carter , who grew up in the Bronx , set up Sustainable South Bronx in 2001 . Ultimately , Carter would like to see her organization `` worked out of a job . '' The organization has since grown to include more than 100 organizations and individuals from across New York City's five boroughs. The 11-mile-long stretch is the first South Bronx waterfront park in 60 years . Carter wants to see the South Bronx become a thriving community again .
Carter , who grew up in the Bronx , set up Sustainable South Bronx in 2001 . The organization has since grown to include more than 100 organizations and individuals from across New York City's five boroughs. The 11-mile-long stretch is the first South Bronx waterfront park in 60 years . Carter wants to see the South Bronx become a thriving community again .