City Plans to Begin Construction on Sunnyside Plazas in June

At last week’s public meeting for the two plazas slated for Sunnyside, the Department of Transportation said construction could begin as early as this June. Sunnyside Post says that residents asked for better lighting, wayfinder maps, movable tables and chairs, a colorful concrete surface, planters and artwork in the plaza spaces. They also expressed interest in a space for food vendors to set up directly outside the plazas, which are both located under the elevated 7. The DOT also plans to put down new concrete on the 46th Street plaza to make it completely level.

The DOT will take its proposals to Community Board 2’s Transportation Committee on May 27th. After that, the proposal must be approved by the full board. Then hopefully construction will start up this summer!

Construction on Sunnyside’s Public Plazas Expected to Begin in June [Sunnyside Post]
A Public Plaza Workshop Scheduled in Sunnyside This Week [Q’Stoner]
Two Public Plazas Coming to Sunnyside [Q’Stoner]