Dumbo Triangle Gets DOT's Signature Green Paint
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…
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.
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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.
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.
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”
Where’s the splasher when you need him Get rid of this vile shade of eastern european bathroom circa 1981 pronto.
Bad reporting. This triangle was painted green before the bike lanes. So the DOT didn’t take a liking to, it already was.
I totally agree with you, Putin. This could area easily be turned into a Manhattan-style corner lush park with some seating.
Turn that plaza into a garden. Plants do n’t care about noise, and the mere sight of well maintained greenery will be calming.
artist at July 18, 2007 12:17 PM
and also Anon at 1:45:
Hilarious! Thanks for the humor.
Hey, they should get ‘artist’ to do a real painting over that green, since it’s dumbo. I lived in Dumbo with my boyfriend for several months, and he had been there for a really long time. But we moved a few years ago. Anyone know if Pedro’s is still there?
Anonymous 1:45 PM that was too funny! 🙂
I hope that some sort of safety barricade will be put up, or fencing of some sort to keep folks a little safer from cars and trucks.
Artist 12:17PM I admit I had to look up CMYK, now I too know what it refers to… so there! 🙂