Just so everybody’s clear here, which a lot of the NIMBYs and even the media are not, we’re talking about 2 major projects here that intersect because they have the same overall goal - improving the mess that is our country’s busiest transit hub.
PROJECT 1
The expansion of the station, which in conjunction with Gateway will allow more trains into Penn Station. This is the portion of the project that brings the 10 new towers into play, as well as creating many new entrances into the Station throughout the area (similar to what we have at Grand Central) and connections to the PATH and multiple subway lines.
PROJECT 2
The rebuilding of the current Penn Station - which has nothing to do with rail capacity - will greatly improve the experience for those who currently use the dark, crowded, and often hell-like Penn Sation. It will improve pedestrian flow, unite the 2 levels, and open the current station up to daylight like it once was.
Both are necessary, and together with Moynihan create the modern station Penn Station should be.
Of course, some people want the original building rebuilt (the equivalent of a new paint job on a junked car), but that fantasy can continue to live on in their minds.
__________________
NEW YORK is Back!
“Office buildings are our factories – whether for tech, creative or traditional industries we must continue to grow our modern factories to create new jobs,” said United States Senator Chuck Schumer.
|
Threaded Mode