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NYC Seeks Bids for Redesign of Park Avenue Near Grand Central
The Adams administration on Tuesday released an RFP today to help develop a cohesive design vision for Park Avenue between 46th and 57th streets, atop the Grand Central Terminal Train Shed currently undergoing a major capital rehabilitation by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s Metro-North Railroad. The city’s Department of Transportation is seeking design services from a contractor with a background in landscape architecture or urban design to devise an expanded median for pedestrians.
“High-quality public spaces aren’t just a luxury — they’re a necessity, and they’re a vital component of our vision to revitalize commercial corridors like Midtown and build a safer, more affordable, better city for all New Yorkers,” said Mayor Eric Adams. “Our ambitious project will ensure that as the MTA completes its underground structural work, the Park Avenue that goes back on top will be better than ever.”
The MTA began its train shed work on the block of Park Avenue between 47th and 48th streets. That block will be the first along the avenue to feature a wider median when the street is restored as early as 2025.
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