A Giant $100 Million Expansion & Redesign Is In The Works For Union Square
It would essentially eliminate cars & increase public park space by 33%!
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It would essentially eliminate cars & increase public park space by 33%!
The Union Square Partnership just unveiled an ambitious new plan for the transportation hub & plaza…one that will completely change its look, but also its function.
The $100 million project hopes turn the greater Union Square-14th Street area into “New York City’s most accessible space” with five key improvements
They are:
Basically, it would totally reconfigure Union Square to add a ton more walking and accessible space for New Yorkers, plus much-needed updates and park elements like greenery and seating options!
The initial designs came after two years of interviewing and working with community members, local business leaders, urban designers, landscape architects, transportation experts, and City and State agency partners.
So, the group will spend the rest of the year conducting more analyses, public engagement, and finalizing concepts and designs. The project will be a “multi-year undertaking” and would be paid for by a combination of BID funds, bond financing, private contributions, and government funds.
You can read more about the plan and find ways to participate on their website here.
featured image source: Rendering from Union Square Partnership