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Remember the green bike lane in Brooklyn Heights we discussed last week? Well, it seems that the Department of Transportation has really taken a liking to this color of paint. While we were abroad, the recently-crafted pedestrian triangle in Dumbo received a similar green-washing. It’s definitely an improvement but, as you can see, there weren’t a lot of people taking advantage of the new public space yesterday at lunchtime. Perhaps when the weather gets a little cooler.
Dumbo Pedestrian Plaza Project On Record Pace [Brownstoner] GMAP
Less Parking, More Sitting for Dumbo [Brownstoner]


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  1. Why not get rid of the green painted floor area and use a natural material, like Belgium Block or brick for the floor. There would be enough of a demarcation from the cobblestones, and the overall look would be integral to the surroundings.

  2. Why not get rid of the green painted floor area and use a natural material, like Belgium Block or brick for the floor. There would be enough of a demarcation from the cobblestones, and the overall look would be integral to the surroundings.

  3. I think this is a great idea but it needs to be “designed”. If they hired some people to make movable structures that didnt just looked like they were “plopped” down on some bad paint it could be a really good model for the city to adopt. It makes for a very flexible space and I am sure the upkeap on it would be alot less for the Parks Department then those “green spaces”