UPPER EAST: 65TH ST—111TH ST: The Upper East Side is redefined as a transitional zone that blends tunnel edge at 97th Street up to 111th Street. This evolution of the border is achieved through the introduction of ground level public programs that cover the railway viaduct and connect across the boulevard. Instead of a zone defined by a barrier, the neighborhood is met with an expansive public space that mitigates the topographic changes. The scale of the housing steps down with the zoning.