"As the IBX, a 14-mile light-rail line proposed by the MTA to connect Queens and Brooklyn, continues its southward journey, it arrives at Myrtle Avenue, the last stop in Queens and likely the first station to be located above street level. The proposed station is square in the middle of a vivacious shopping district in Glendale and Ridgewood (the rail line borders both communities) that's lined with thrift and antique stores, beauty salons and cafes and restaurants."
"Located on the Glendale-Ridgewood border, the Myrtle Avenue stop is in a neighborhood that has been experiencing gentrification for more than a decade. East and west of the proposed stop are local shops and restaurants offering international cuisine. Neighborhood-goers can enjoy Latin American fare while dining al fresco or a cocktail at various spots, including the quaint Mon Cheri Italian bar and restaurant."
The IBX is a proposed 14-mile light-rail line by the MTA to connect Queens and Brooklyn, with a Myrtle Avenue stop in Glendale and Ridgewood. The station will likely be the first above-street-level stop and sits amid a lively shopping district of thrift and antique stores, beauty salons, cafes and restaurants. The surrounding neighborhood has experienced over a decade of gentrification. Fresh Pond Road originates at the station and offers a wide range of ethnic restaurants, bakeries and delis, including Polish, German, Thai, Cuban and Chinese options. Plenty of coffee and bagel shops near the station serve morning commuters.
Read at www.amny.com
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