The 34th Avenue Open Street in Jackson Heights evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a crucial space for outdoor recreation. It is set to become Paseo Park, with new designs from the Alliance for Paseo Park and WXY, covering a 1.3-mile area. The park will include various recreational facilities, landscaping, and pathways for both pedestrians and cyclists. With $89 million in city funding, this initiative serves as a potential model for transforming urban streets into vibrant community spaces.
The 34th Avenue Open Street, known as Paseo Park, emerged as a lifeline during the pandemic and is set to become a permanent fixture after over five years of success.
The Alliance for Paseo Park has worked with WXY to develop plans for a 1.3-mile park incorporating recreational areas, seating, and multiuse playspaces to serve the community.
In 2022, New York Mayor Eric Adams's administration committed $89 million to permanently develop the 34th Avenue Open Street, making it a potential model for urban spaces.
'This is a big opportunity to really think ambitiously about how to provide more significant public space,' says Rob Daurio of WXY.
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