[spoonman]

Totally disagree. This would completely kill the vibe of the area and slowly turn 5th avenue into a mall full of kiosks. Look what happened to Fremont Street in Vegas. There are now some efforts to turn it back into a street. Times Square was also wrecked this way. If anyone thinks that a 5th Avenue Mall/Promenade won't be the new home for the homeless, think again.