{"id":40173,"date":"2026-04-15T13:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40173"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:59:14","slug":"mayor-mamdani-unveils-proposal-for-transformational-redesign-of-brooklyns-grand-army-plaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40173","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani unveils proposal for transformational redesign of Brooklyn\u2019s grand Army plaza"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced a proposal to create a world-class public space and dramatically improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at Grand Army Plaza by connecting the Soldiers\u2019 and Sailors\u2019 Memorial Arch to Prospect Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The project aims to make it easier to travel around and through the plaza, including by streamlining bus service on one of the busiest routes in Brooklyn, with 27,300 daily riders on the B41 and 5,600 daily riders on the B6.<\/p>\n

NYC DOT will finalize the capital project\u2019s design through a series of public workshops beginning on April 23.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrand Army Plaza is the gateway to Brooklyn\u2019s backyard, Prospect Park \u2014 and it should welcome New Yorkers with street design that puts safety first,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Mamdani.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone who\u2019s tried to cross here knows how dangerous and chaotic the streets can be. This redesign is long overdue and will provide a sense of ease and enjoyment to one of Brooklyn\u2019s most important public spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis restoration will breathe new life into one of Brooklyn’s most historic spaces, bringing critical improvements that will make the plaza safer and more accessible for everyone,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a significant step toward building better-designed public spaces with the needs of New Yorkers front and center.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder Mayor Mamdani, we are focused on making our streets the envy of the world \u2014 and Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn presents a perfect opportunity to do so,\u201d said\u00a0NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery time NYC DOT has provided more space to pedestrians at the park, it\u2019s been an instant success, and it becomes impossible to think of how the space could have functioned before. The Soldiers\u2019 and Sailors\u2019 Memorial Arch is an iconic symbol of Brooklyn, and we\u2019re ready to take the next big step to create a public space all of Brooklyn will be proud of and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur parks are at their best when they are safe, welcoming and easy for all New Yorkers to get to. This improvement to Grand Army Plaza would give pedestrians and cyclists a safer and more relaxing way to enter Prospect Park and take advantage of all it has to offer,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to working with our partners in the community and across City government to reshape this space for the benefit of all New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previous workshops held in 2024 showed significant community support for the project with over 85% of the 3,600 survey respondents supporting a project that connects the park and plaza to the Memorial Arch and Bailey Fountain, or \u201cOption B\u201d in the outreach summary chart below.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe days of New Yorkers having to navigate a labyrinth of roads and intersections just to get to Prospect Park are finally numbered,\u201d said\u00a0Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to Mayor Mamdani and the DOT, Grand Army Plaza will soon function as a world-class gateway to a world-class park, streamlining traffic and delivering much-needed pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements. I encourage Brooklynites to attend the upcoming workshops to learn more about the proposal and help shape the future of one of Brooklyn’s finest gems.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGrand Army Plaza has long been one of the most challenging intersections in Brooklyn \u2014 a web of roadways that has been unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists to navigate for decades,\u201d said\u00a0Council Member Shahana Hanif.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis redesign is truly transformative. Connecting Prospect Park to the Plaza will finally give New Yorkers the safe, accessible public space this iconic landmark deserves. I urge every District 39 resident to come out to the upcoming workshops and help shape this vision for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank Mayor Mamdani and Commissioner Flynn for moving forward with this important project,\u201d said\u00a0Assembly Member Robert Carroll.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat public spaces are part of why New York is such a vital city and I am confident that this initiative will mean Grand Army Plaza joins the ranks of world class public spaces. \u00a0I look forward to continuing to work with the Mamdani Administration on this and other initiatives to make New York more livable and even more vibrant.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposal for Grand Army Plaza is an exciting opportunity that prioritizes safety for everyone who uses our streets, and it will require meaningful community input,\u201d said\u00a0Council Member Crystal Hudson. \u201cAs this process moves forward, I look forward to continuing to hear from the community and ensuring Grand Army Plaza remains a vibrant, accessible public space for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re ecstatic that New York City will be connecting Grand Army Plaza\u2019s arch to the rest of Prospect Park,\u201d said\u00a0Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a major step forward for everyone who visits Brooklyn\u2019s backyard, and a restoration of Olmsted\u2019s original vision for his favorite park. Thank you to Mayor Mamdani, Commissioner Flynn and all of the Brooklyn neighbors and TA activists who dedicated themselves to fighting for a safer Grand Army for years. With this proposal, one of Brooklyn\u2019s most confusing and harrowing intersections will transform into a new marquee public space for all to enjoy \u2014 on foot, on a bike or on the bus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGrand Army Plaza was always envisioned as the formal entrance to Prospect Park and has served as one of Brooklyn’s premier gathering spaces for the past 150 years,\u201d said\u00a0Prospect Park Alliance President Morgan Monaco.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project will advance our work in creating safe, inviting and accessible public space and also greatly enhance the plaza’s role as Brooklyn’s \u2018town square\u2019 and one of its most democratic spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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