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By: Dumbo NYC, Brooklyn » Archive » Pearl Street Triangle “Ideas Competition” (DumboNYC.com)

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:00:40 +0000

[...] a parking lot and illegal dumping site, the DUMBO BID with NYC DOT, opened the transformed Pearl Street Triangle on August 8, 2007, complete with its signature bright green paint, street furniture and public art [...]

By: Peter Sunwoo

Peter Sunwoo — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:55:01 +0000

The triangle was definitely half-assed without any thought or artistic vision. We are supposed to be in the art district of Brooklyn. The gallery owners must cringe when they have to see that obnoxious flourescent paint everyday. I must say that efficiency is starting to become the adjective for DUMBO. I give 100 points for the efficiency involved in the creation of the park, but what good is a park when it looks like a lounge area for a McDonald's lot. Does anyone know how much it cost?

By: Decking

Decking — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:29:54 +0000

I have to agree with ‘nope’, the green paint looks hideous and the area looks very flat. I think to add more interest to the area you could have different levels by introducing something like wooden garden decking into the area and different types of creative seating. Permanent plants would also look pretty and add lots of different colours to the area.

By: Dumbo NYC, Brooklyn » Archive » Streetfilms Coverage of Pearl St Triangle (DumboNYC.com)

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:01:18 +0000

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Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:18:57 +0000

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Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:33:56 +0000

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By: dumbostreets

dumbostreets — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:05:19 +0000

It is a fine 1.0 version. I’m sure it will improve as more businesses open up in the area. I already see people hanging out there. I have no doubt it will be a successful initiative.

My suggestion: instead of the green paint, why not invite painters in Dumbo to paint a 10×10 region of the island.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:57:20 +0000

RE: Peter,
> “The gallery owners must cringe when they have to see that obnoxious flourescent paint everyday.”

That’ll balance out the cringe-inducing quality of the galleries in the neighborhood, then. Especially that Jan whatshisname spot.

By: Sasha

Sasha — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 02:06:20 +0000

I just dont see why they cant just put in some real grass instead of tennis court paint…how visionary

By: adam

adam — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:25:01 +0000

oops. for anyone who didn’t understand my comment…

http://www.villagevoice.com/blogs/runninscared/archives/2007/06/bike_raid_on_ea.php
http://www.flickr.com/photos/untitledname/49828226/

By: adam

adam — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:20:25 +0000

only if the bikes get locked up and the police come around.

*zing*

By: Steve Smith

Steve Smith — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:56:46 +0000

Since the ground is all green…Doesn’t this mean only bikes are allowed inside ‘The DUMBO Triangle’ if they go in…will some mysteriously vanish?

By: Peter Sunwoo

Peter Sunwoo — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:36:30 +0000

Someone should throw a small benefit to raise money and clean up the mess within that triangle. At least I could park before ;)

By: david

david — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:45:04 +0000

This is a TEMPORARY design, a placeholder, to see how the plaza concept works out, so stop dissing on the design.

By: nope

nope — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:39:35 +0000

Yeah, I hardly thought wood decking would pass the grade but it’s better than that green paint. I like the grassy area with stone walkways idea, that sounds nice. Maybe something with a mosaic tile. There are probably plenty of DUMBO artists who would interested in working on it.