On Memorial Day weekend, New York's Department of of Transportation rolled out an new street plan for Times Square and Herald Square (by Macy's). It basically involves closing off Broadway as it cuts diagonally through both of these squares, and turning the road into new pedestrian space. The final space will have a new gravel-like tarmac with tables and chairs for the tourists to rest their weary legs, unaccustomed to the rigours of the New York pedestrian lifestyle. But for the moment, the area is littered with bright jewel-toned plastic lawnchairs. As someone who loathes Times Square for its crowded sidewalks, I am hoping this new development will open up the space, allowing bustling New Yorkers to peacefully coexist with lingering tourists.
CONSUMED: Times Square, Midtown (Manhattan)
Was just there this week and the new tables set up look much better than plastic colored lawn chairs. However, it doesn't help the traffic congestion.
ReplyDeletethat's too bad. i guess in the case of times square, people will fill how ever much space they're given.
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