Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Public Space

Eyes on the Street: Filling the Void Left By Astoria’s Missing Plaza

By Stephen Miller | Oct 2, 2012 | 7 Comments

Last month, Queens Community Board 1 voted down DOT’s proposal for a pedestrian plaza at the intersection of 30th Avenue, 33rd Street and Newtown Avenue, opting instead for curb extensions that will keep the block open to vehicle traffic. The curb extensions are set to be installed next year. In the meantime, as shown in this photo sent […]

How Will Soccer Fans Get to Proposed MLS Stadium in Queens?

By Stephen Miller | Sep 20, 2012 | 16 Comments

A proposed Major League Soccer stadium in the middle of Queens’ largest park might have some cheerleaders in Albany, but lots of questions must be answered before the first game can be played. Perhaps the biggest issue is the stadium’s transportation plan, the details of which — those that have been made public, at least […]

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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