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Yesterday we shared some fun facts about Prospect Heights’ Grand Army Plaza. Read on for one commenter’s thoughts on how the space could be better utilized.

Comment of the Day

I love Grand Army Plaza, it’s an absolute gem, but the utilization of space is just awful. In an ideal world the traffic would be placed underground and the whole area made into a pedestrian space and connected to the park proper. If that’s too ‘visionary’ for the city perhaps at least area around the arch could be spruced up a bit?

— dmcsr71 in 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza

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