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Month: May 2009

Washington Square Park Fountain Looks Lovely ON … but Do you Think They'll ever Turn it OFF?

May 12, 2009

I had this strong desire to see Washington Square Park’s Fountain turned ON before the long-under-construction and fenced off Plaza opens (it looks like any day now). I’d heard they’ve been testing the waters. (And … Read more…

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Washington Square Park: Final Construction of NorthWest Quadrant Before Reopening

May 11, 2009

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 (More coming…) Photos: Cat

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New Photos of the Park Coming Monday —

May 9, 2009

A look at Washington Square Park as of last week (including some special revealing shots) – as we build up to the grand re-opening of the NorthWest Quadrant – coming Monday!

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Animal Adopt-a-Thon at Washington Square Park Saturday, May 9th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 8, 2009

The Mayors Alliance for Animals* and the Washington Square Park Dog Run organizers will be holding an Adopt-a-Thon at Washington Square Park at the Southwest corner on Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 4 … Read more…

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The Selling Off of our Public Space by the NYC Parks Department — Private Fashion Event To Take Over West 4th Street Ball Courts; Parks Dept. Bypasses Community Board Approval

May 7, 2009

Yes, there was a Washington Square Park Task Force/Community Board 2 Parks Committee meeting last night addressing Washington Square Park’s Redesign: Phase III.  But truthfully what was perhaps more interesting was what happened after that … Read more…

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Washington Sq Park Task Force to Meet about Design of WSP Buildings – Administration and "Comfort Stations" – Wednesday, May 6th

May 4, 2009

Some News: There will be a meeting of the Washington Square Park Task Force and Community Board 2 Parks Committee on Wednesday, May 6th focusing on the design of Washington Square Park‘s comfort stations (i.e., … Read more…

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A Look at Washington Square Park This Week – Part II(Photos)

May 1, 2009

Washington Square Park‘s long-under-construction North West Quadrant — which includes the Fountain and Plaza — will be opened somewhat anticlimactically as pieces of the Fence are removed. Which seems sort of fitting. This will likely … Read more…

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Part II Photos – "A Look at Washington Sq Park This Week" coming…

May 1, 2009

This afternoon. Check back… Thanks.

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