Pedestrian Mall Proposed For 42nd Street

Urban planners in New York City are proposing that the historic 42nd Street be transformed into a pedestrian mall that would cross the entire city.

1 minute read

October 26, 2006, 5:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

Proponents of the plan argue that creating a pedestrian mall would greatly increase retail and restaurant business, raise property taxes, and reduce cross-town traffic with its planned light rail line.

"Vision42 backers say the light rail, which would run river to river along 42nd Street, and pedestrian mall would boost property values by $3.5 billion which would translate into a $277 million boost in property taxes."

"Still, the project is years away, if approved."

"It would cost an estimated $360 to $510 million to convert the streets and build the light rail system. City Hall has yet to endorse the project."

FULL STORY: Group pushes to transform 42nd Street into pedestrian mall

Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in amNew York

Community / Economic Development Transportation Urban Development New York

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.