"The plans presented are impressive. But the theme has morphed from the original plans worked on for years, which had achieved much consensus. The original scope was pedestrian-friendly thoroughfares, traffic calming and safety measures, and park improvements. The park itself was always intended to be a destination place. Now the entire scope of the plan is a destination place. While gorgeous, this extreme alteration in function is at complete odds with years of agreement in the community."?gigi [Huge Astor Place and Cooper Square Transformation Revealed]
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