Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Plazas

The New New Broadway: More Pedestrian Space, Redesigned Bike Lane

By Stephen Miller | Nov 7, 2012 | 23 Comments

The protected bike and pedestrian space on Broadway between 42nd and 35th Streets will be redesigned in 2013 to give more space to pedestrians, removing a motor vehicle lane. The alterations will also change the bike lane from a protected route often used by pedestrians as a de facto sidewalk extension to a buffered lane […]

Eyes on the Street: Sidewalk Extensions Sprout in Financial District

By Stephen Miller | Sep 24, 2012 | 4 Comments

Late last week, DOT completed the installation of gravel epoxy sidewalk extensions in the Financial District along Broadway and Whitehall Street, from the area surrounding the famous bull statue south to an existing plaza between Pearl and Water streets. The additions feature planters and flex-post to keep drivers out, but no seating. Before the sidewalk […]

The New Corona Plaza, One Frame at a Time

By Brad Aaron | Sep 17, 2012 | No Comments

In existence for just a few weeks now, the pedestrianized Corona Plaza has the makings of a livable streets success story. Check out this time-lapse video from DOT depicting the evolution of a new community space.

Astoria Community Board Votes Against Plaza, Will Get Curb Extensions

By Stephen Miller | Sep 13, 2012 | 23 Comments

DOT went before Queens Community Board 1 on Tuesday to propose a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of 30th Avenue, 33rd Street and Newtown Avenue. The audience at the meeting was split on the proposal, but CB members were not: They voted against the plaza 25 to 7. Since the board rejected the plaza, which would have […]

Tonight: Important Queens Community Board 1 Meeting on Astoria Plaza

By Stephen Miller | Sep 11, 2012 | 2 Comments

The intersection of 30th Avenue, 33rd Street and Newtown Avenue was the site of DOT’s first-ever one-day demonstration plaza. Will it get a permanent public space enhancement? In June, DOT presented two options for this location: three curb extensions at a cost of $400,000, or the plaza at a cost of $75,000. So far, Council Member Peter […]

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Corona Plaza: A Community Gathering Place Rises in Queens

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Aug 30, 2012 | No Comments

Something special is happening in Corona, Queens. Last week, Streetfilms visited Corona Plaza — the city’s newest car-free space, next to the 103rd Street stop on the 7 train — and found it already packed with families, children, and shoppers. This plaza has been in the works for many years, and the local community has […]

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