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Mamdani Proposes Redesign of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza
The Mamdani administration on Monday announced a proposal to redesign Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza with a view toward creating a world-class public space and improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) will finalize the capital project’s design through a series of public workshops beginning on April 23.
“Grand Army Plaza is the gateway to Brooklyn’s backyard, Prospect Park — and it should welcome New Yorkers with street design that puts safety first,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Anyone who’s tried to cross here knows how dangerous and chaotic the streets can be. This redesign is long overdue and will provide a sense of ease and enjoyment to one of Brooklyn’s most important public spaces.”
Once the capital project scope development is completed this year, NYC DOT will explore options for reconstruction that would include reconstructing the roadway to add new pedestrian and cyclist amenities.
Pictured: Grand Army Plaza during a 2018 ban on vehicular traffic through Prospect Park.
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