Part I: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Washington Sq Park May 28, 2009: Photos
Part II: Report-Back on the May 28th Washington Square Park Ribbon Cutting Event Photos: Cat Except Davis/Vellonakis: Tim Newman
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Washington Sq Park "Official" Opening Ceremony Thursday, May 28th 1:30 p.m. At the Fountain
Oh my… The moment we’ve all been waiting for… (Well, maybe just me…? but still…) Do you think Mayor Bloomberg will show up? From NY City Council Member Alan Gerson: DEAR NEIGHBOR: Parks Commissioner Adrian … Read more…
Day 2 at Washington Square Park Since Reopening of NW Quadrant and Fountain Plaza Yesterday
Updated May 21st, 2009 Updated: So… The thing is … some people seem to think that because the newly unveiled (yesterday) NorthWest Quadrant of Washington Square Park looks “great,” “nice,” “pretty” (insert adjective) that that … Read more…
Not Quite Finished… Lookin' Like Tomorrow Tuesday May 19th for Fence to Come Down at Washington Square Park
Lots going on today at Washington Square Park. I gather there were some last minute details to finalize — watering the plaza down (to rid it of construction dust), mowing the lawn – by hand, … Read more…
The Unveiling of Washington Square Park's NW Quadrant & Fountain Plaza: Word Is Fencing To Come Down Monday, May 18th
Well, I was close… Word from a reliable source is that the fences that surround the long under construction NorthWest Quadrant of Washington Square Park will start coming down on Monday, May 18th after 16 … Read more…
Washington Square Park Fountain Looks Lovely ON … but Do you Think They'll ever Turn it OFF?
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…
Washington Square Park: Final Construction of NorthWest Quadrant Before Reopening
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 (More coming…) Photos: Cat
Washington Sq Park Task Force to Meet about Design of WSP Buildings – Administration and "Comfort Stations" – Wednesday, May 6th
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…
A Look at Washington Square Park This Week – Part II(Photos)
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…
A Look at Washington Square Park This Week — Part I(Photos)
Updated — Snapshots of Washington Square Park. Above, center of the Park currently under construction. (It’s getting close to opening but not quite there yet!) The NorthEast section of the Park (above, Tuesday afternoon) is … Read more…
More from the NYC Parks Commissioner! — On Washington Sq Park and WSP Blog Concerns
A follow-up letter from NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe to me in response to my letter of February 13th. We’ve had a bit of a back-and-forth. It’s true that the Parks Commissioner and I are … Read more…
Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves Phase II of WSP Redesign; NYC Parks Department agrees to increase # of alcoves
What follows are some of the highlights from yesterday’s (April 14) Landmarks Preservation Commission meeting, a continuation of the March 17th public hearing, scheduled to determine what the future holds for Phase II of Washington … Read more…
Washington Square Park Redesigned Quadrant Set to Open In May?
Curbed reports that Washington Square Park’s Northwest Quadrant – which includes the Fountain Plaza, under construction for oh-so-long, after much aligning – will reopen the second week of May! Can it be? Seems possible. (Oh, … Read more…
Landmarks Preservation Commission Resumes Discussion on Phase II of NYC's Redesign Plans for Washington Square Park on Tuesday, April 14th
Updated… On Tuesday, April 14th, 11:15 a.m., the Landmarks Preservation Commission resumes discussion on Washington Square Park and whether to approve Phase II of the NYC Park’s Department’s Plans. For a recap of what happened … Read more…