Closing Bell: Fading Glory of the Dumbo Triangle
It seems like just yesterday (okay, so it was last July) that the DOT was christening the former parking median in Dumbo with its signature green paint as part of a makeover into a lunchtime park. Eight months later, the paint job isn’t holding up too well but we think the aged patina could be…
It seems like just yesterday (okay, so it was last July) that the DOT was christening the former parking median in Dumbo with its signature green paint as part of a makeover into a lunchtime park. Eight months later, the paint job isn’t holding up too well but we think the aged patina could be considered an improvement. What’s next, astroturf?
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This triangle was photo shoot heaven last summer. The city better bring on the paint for the upcoming warm seasons…
The current configuration is temporary. The idea is to reclaim the space for the public as quickly as possible (hence the planters and painted asphalt), then get around to putting in real curbs, grass, plants, etc. As a strategy, it’s a very good idea.
Gross, where are all those paint flakes going to end up?
Stop fucking painting asphalt.
ridiculous
Where are we? Port-au-Prince?
This is what all of the bike lanes will look like in a few months. Whosever idea it was in city government to paint blacktop green should be sent this picture. Very very ugly.
At 3 am, it’s a great place to take a piss.
Hmmm, maybe a few too many of those buzz breaks, my post-pressing friend….
actually, i work in the area and it’s perfect for quick coffee/cigarette/lunch breaks right near the office.
actually, i work in the area and it’s perfect for quick coffee/cigarette/lunch breaks right near the office.