Myrtle Avenue Pedestrian Plaza Moves Forward

Thanks so much to all of you who attended the Myrtle Avenue Pedestrian Plaza Charrette this past Wednesday (10/13). The workshop, facilitated by AECOM, the City’s selected engineering and landscape design firm, was well attended and very successful in gathering ideas for the programming and design of the plaza.

After AECOM presented information about the plaza site and surrounding area, community members gathered in small groups to talk about the proposed plaza layout and brainstorm potential design features and activities for the space. The room was abuzz as groups discussed everything from bus stop placement to public art. As a close to the workshop, groups reported back to all attendees, posting their unique ideas for all to review and prioritizing the ideas they most wanted to see in the plaza. The design team took notes and will move forward with this information to guide their design, creating a plan for the plaza that is representative of the community’s feedback.

Do you have ideas about the plaza, but weren’t able to attend this week’s meeting? Don’t worry! There will be another opportunity for you to meet with AECOM to share your thoughts on the plaza. You can also contact Sarah by email sarah@myrtleavenue.org or phone 718-230-1689 any time to share your ideas for what type of programming, landscaping, and amenities you would like to see take shape at the future plaza.