A proposal to 'reimagine' stretches of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park could mean fewer cars and more space for pedestrians and cyclists along the busy commercial corridor.
” action plan Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul rolled out last week, which aims to turn New York’s business districts into "vibrant 24/7 destinations as a critical goal for the city’s economic recovery, with public realm improvements being one key initiative."
Transforming Fifth Avenue in Midtown between Bryant Park and Central Park into an "innovative pedestrian-focused space for the public to enjoy, with public realm improvements like expanded green space, new tree plantings, and enhanced lighting."Increasing pedestrian space.A rendering shows the city's plan to transform Fifth Avenue into "a safer, less congested, pedestrian-centered boulevard.
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