Residents of the Upper East Side, particularly near Madison Avenue and East 86th Street, are voicing strong opposition to a proposed 5G tower. Local activists argue that the tower would clash with the neighborhood's character and exacerbate urban clutter, which is already significant due to bus stops, businesses, and street furniture. Groups like Friends of the Upper East Side are campaigning for design changes, citing the presence of a nearby Wi-Fi kiosk as evidence of redundancy. Concerns intensified following a statement from the New York State Historic Preservation Office, which recommended alterations to enhance the tower's integration into the neighborhood's prewar aesthetic.
Mary Ellen Bianco criticized the proposed 5G tower at Madison Avenue and East 86th Street, calling it 'ugly' and arguing it clashed with the neighborhood's character.
Friends of the Upper East Side group is campaigning against the tower, claiming it would disrupt the area's aesthetics and noting the redundancy due to an existing Wi-Fi kiosk.
Despite the New York State Historic Preservation Office deeming the tower without adverse effects, they recommended design changes for better integration with the local appearance.
The tower has sparked significant community concern, with locals arguing that adding such structures only intensifies the existing urban clutter without providing substantial benefits.
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