Downtown Pedestrian Plaza Buzzing with Activity
A new blog called Brooklyn Daily News brings news of the hotly-anticipated new pedestrian mall at the corner of Willoughby Street between Pearl and the Adams Street service road. Last weekend, workers were setting up the picnic tables and rolling out the potted plants. By mid-week, BDN reports, the tables were filled with office workers…

A new blog called Brooklyn Daily News brings news of the hotly-anticipated new pedestrian mall at the corner of Willoughby Street between Pearl and the Adams Street service road. Last weekend, workers were setting up the picnic tables and rolling out the potted plants. By mid-week, BDN reports, the tables were filled with office workers and students.
New Pedestrian Mall Downtown [Brooklyn Daily News]
Pedestrian Plaza Slated, Location Fuzzy [Brownstoner]
I just noticed this on Wednesday. I think it is a good idea.