NEXT STEPS FOR TIMES SQUARE

The renovation of Duffy Square is just the first piece of a larger vision for the continued transformation of Times Square. The Times Square Alliance proposes to use physical, management and programming improvements to address Times Square’s core pedestrian, public space and perception problems; nurture its creativity, energy and edge; and create a world-class public space representing the best of New York.

Physical Improvements that Feature World-Class Design

Use Duffy Square, with its first-rate design and doubling of usable pedestrian space, to shift New York’s public realm paradigm and raise expectations for the rest of Times Square.

Implement a planned streetscape reconstruction of the Bowtie with the City, which will feature first- rate design and respond to multi-faceted demands on Times Square as a public space with diverse users.

Management Improvements

Establish special regulations and processes throughout the district that will set specific criteria and procedures for any temporary or permanent use of Times Square.

Create a more integrated management structure that builds on the example of the Mayor’s Office of Citywide Events Coordination and Management and improve multi-agency links.

Programming Improvements

Continue to allow a limited number of large-scale marquee events that serve the City’s interests, but minimize their adverse impact.

Nurture small-scale, original public art and performance so that the district will emerge as a constantly changing gallery of exciting yet non-intrusive public art and performance.

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