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parkland are in their infancy. “The first third (Block 4) will be mostly green and reflective. The last two portions (Blocks 5 and 6) are in the master plan slated to be a green space and an interactive play space,” Benfatto explained. “However, the specifics are yet to be designed. The design will occur now that there is money available.” This is not to say there are no concerns about the next steps. At least two elected officials want to ensure that locals will have a major say in the park’s ultimate design. “We know that having a playground integrated into Block 5 or Block 6 will be a community priority,” Brewer said, “But in general, whenever an investment on this scale happens, there needs to be thorough community engagement to identify priorities and test ideas. The plan needs to incorporate the people and stakeholders who will use this space.” State Senator Brad Hoylman agrees. “We need the public input to design the best park,” he told Chelsea Now, adding, “I’m sure CB4 working with my and other offices will make sure this happens.” One fixture of the community is excited about the plans to add more public green space to the area. When this
Photo by Michael Rock
A vacant lot, with the Javits Center visible in the background. Much of the area’s vacant or abandoned space will be revamped, as part of Phase II of the city’s “Master Plan for Hudson Yards.”
reporter informed Hassan (he declined to provide a last name), who operates a halal stand across the street from where the park will be, he was elated. “Anything built here will be good for
business. Anything good for business will be good for me,” he said. Benfatto was also confident about the benefits the parkland would offer the neighborhood. “I don’t hope, I know [it
will be great for the neighborhood],” he said. “Open, green space will be there for the families, visitors, and workers in Hudson Yards — and the more the better.”
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