How long does it take to get a little greened public plaza built in your neighborhood? If the one behind One Police Plaza is any indication, 12. A triangular lot that was turned into NYPD parking after 9/11, residents rallied and eventually sued for public access. Residents won the case in 2004, but it took till yesterday to officially open James Madison Plaza, which for a cost of $2.7 million has seating, trees, two water fountains, and gardens. [DNAinfo]
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