Park Avenue to Get a Park in Its Median Strip
New York City has announced plans to transform the median of Park Avenue into an actual park, reclaiming two traffic lanes for leisure and greenery. A century ago, the median was more welcoming with seating and plantings. The call for proposals was issued in 2024.
Key facts
- Park Avenue median will be converted into a park.
- Two traffic lanes will be reclaimed for leisure and greenery.
- A century ago the median had seating and plantings.
- New York City issued a call for proposals in 2024.
Entities
Institutions
- New York City
- Vulture
- MSN
- ArtsJournal
Locations
- Park Avenue
- New York City
- United States