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Dumbo Improvement District 2007 Initiatives

March 4th, 2007

The Dumbo Improvement District posted their 2007 initiatives on their website. Although only in their first year in operation, they have a lot of projects planned and have listed seven of their newest projects. They include:

Dumbo will be busy with improvements and changes in 2007 and we’ll definitely be keeping an eye on those changes and impact on the community. If you have any feedback or suggestions, the Dumbo Improvement District is always open for input. We’ll have more to post about the projects in the coming months. The following are some selected photos of the projects (courtesy of Dumbo Improvement District):

A Re-imagined Pearl Street Triangle

New Street Lighting

Overhaul of the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway

Re-opening of the Manhattan Bridge Arch as a Pedestrian Thoroughfare

We’d like to hear your thoughts, about which projects you feel should take priority, and if there are others projects that Dumbo needs to work on.

Filed in Dumbo Improvement, Dumbo Streetscapes at 7:24 pm

14 Responses to “Dumbo Improvement District 2007 Initiatives”

Streetsblog » Today’s Headlines Says:
March 5th, 2007 at 9:01 am
[...] Dumbo Improvement District to Push for Streets Improvements (Dumbo NYC) [...]
DOT Says:
March 5th, 2007 at 11:30 am
Streetscapes and lighting are definitely the highest priority. After that, I’d love to see the Pearl street and Mnhtn Bridge Arch proposals realized. The public market should be a huge success if it can get started. All great proposals.
Tassn Says:
March 5th, 2007 at 11:56 am
First priority should be to reduce noice from the Subway above! THEN the Pearl Street triangle could be a usable space.
TWC Says:
March 5th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
I would be shocked if we EVER saw anything done about the subway noise. We live under two bridges by choice, it is what it is.
I would vote for the Pearl Street Triangle, lights second. Seems the triangle could help lure a Public Market and hence more capital for things like more street lights.
anon Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 9:53 am
I haven’t lived in this area very long, and I’m probably just passing through, but can someone tell me what the deal is with the archway? Why is it closed off? How long has it been that way?
janelle Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 10:06 am
i can’t wait. it’s not a very pedestrian-friendly neighborhood right now, especially with the influx of new residents, their cars, and their car services. they don’t know how to properly drive around here yet - i can’t tell you how many times people turn the wrong way down the one-way streets.
halfie Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 11:53 am
A farmer’s market in the Pearl Street triangle would be amazing. Even more amazing would be a dumbo CSA–anybody know of any indoor community space that might be available for the purpose of housing a “community supported agriculture” distribution site?
L.E. Says:
March 6th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
halfie, there’s retail for rent for a CSA all around Jay St. - if you walk Jay St, Pearl St, Plymouth & Water around Jay St., you’ll see lots of “for rent” signs with phone #s on them.
Rascal Says:
March 7th, 2007 at 9:10 am
The archway is open in scenes in the movie “Once Upon A Time in America,” which was released in 1984. Don’t know if it was opened just for the shooting or what. Would assume it was originally blocked off in an effort to improve area safety from the criminal element that used to frequent the area.
Ed Says:
March 20th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Some great ideas. Better lighting,nice signage, a supermarket and farmers market are all great ideas. Question as a new home buyer at 70 Washington, does anyone know of a good active DUMBO Real Estate blog/forum?
Dumbo NYC, Brooklyn » Archive » Pearl Street Triangle Plaza Begins Work (DumboNYC.com) Says:
June 25th, 2007 at 9:17 am
[...] while the pavement is being put in place to accommodate the area. This project is one of the previously announced initiatives by the Dumbo Improvement District. The NYCDOT will revise parking regulations in the [...]
Mary Clare Says:
June 28th, 2007 at 2:17 pm
All great ideas, exciting to see the triangle coming together. Next I would prioritize the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian projects - all signage would increase ped safety but also make DUMBO an easier place for visitors to find, pump up the foot traffic and increase retail and comm revenue in the area . It would also be ideal if the street lights increased/were improved by winter, and a justifiable request if more people are out on the street:)
Dumbo CSA Says:
March 27th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
We are indeed starting a CSA in DUMBO! Check out our website for the details: dumbocsa.org
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