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Our friends over at The Glorified Tomato posted an update on Friday about the temporary pedestrian plaza being installed at the intersection of 71st Avenue at Stephen Street and Myrtle Avenue in the southeastern part of Ridgewood (GMAP). They spotted the work being done, stopped by the plaza and talked to Theodore Renz, Executive Director of the Ridgewood Local Development Corporation, who just happened to be there at the site. He listened to Paula’s feedback and encouraged future feedback regarding the pedestrian plaza. 

DOT has installed the large planters that serve as buffers, and have put down the gravel coating that defines the area of a pedestrian plaza.

As a reminder, here is the statement on the DOT about this site in Ridgewood and its potential use:

“The 71st Avenue Triangle will reclaim the underutilized slip road between Stephen Street and Myrtle Avenue to improve safety, maintain operations for adjacent businesses, and provide 3,000 square feet of enhanced public open space for residents and shoppers. The Myrtle Avenue Queens BID plans to expand the activities currently held at the triangle during the Fall Street Festival and Christmas Photos to possibly include farmers & craft markets, music, children’s events, temporary art installations, and other holiday events.”

If the reception and usage of this pedestrian plaza is positive, they will consider making it a permanent plaza. Here’s one photo of the recent upgrades for the temporary public space:

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Image source: The Glorified Tomato

Pedestrian Plaza Progress – Ridgewood [The Glorified Tomato]
Ridgewood may get a pedestrian plaza, too [QNYC]
NYC Plaza Program Sites [NYC DOT]


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