Following the Manhattan Bridge Archway’s (The Archway) “soft opening” in September 2008, the gates were temporarily closed again so that construction on the space could be completed. Yesterday, the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Dumbo Improvement District permanently removed the gates to The Archway, allowing pedestrians to walk through.
The asphalt was removed to reveal the original Belgian blocks, and more work will be done soon to install benches and lighting. Per Dumbo Improvement District, who manages maintenance and programming for The Archway, plans are in the works to have events and programs throughout the year. First up is Earth Day programming on Thursday, April 23rd, and the Dumbo Parent Organization will hold the Epic DUMBO Stoop Sale on Saturday, May 2nd.
The 7,000 square foot archway is a grand space for events, art exhibitions, and open markets. We’re looking forward to it. Thanks to the Dumbo Improvement District, who coordinated funding and in-kind contributions from private partners, Two Trees Management Co., Pearl Realty Management, Rogers Marvel Architects PLLC and Ettinger Engineering Associates, and worked with DOT and the City of New York to make this happen.
Previously:
{Manhattan Bridge Archway Opens in Dumbo, 08Sept2009}
{The Archway, Dumbo Improvement District}
Beautiful space. The train is actually not as loud when inside the arch.
Beautiful space. The train is actually not as loud when inside the arch.
If God had wanted the nouveau riche easterners to “mingle” with the bourgeois westerners then He wouldn’t of put the gates up in the first place. Loose Stool says no good will come from this crossbreeding.
If God had wanted the nouveau riche easterners to “mingle” with the bourgeois westerners then He wouldn’t of put the gates up in the first place. Loose Stool says no good will come from this crossbreeding.
You should have used the compound contraction “Wouldn’t’ve” or “wouldn’t have,” NOT “wouldn’t of.” From what side of the tracks are you, Mr. Stool?
You should have used the compound contraction “Wouldn’t’ve” or “wouldn’t have,” NOT “wouldn’t of.” From what side of the tracks are you, Mr. Stool?
Normally I’ll back a fellow commenter who is either 1) a total smartass at anyone’s expense–including my own or 2) gives themselves a name resembling of anything to do with shit or boobs but … Stool Man, you gotta admit: This looks amazing.
Normally I’ll back a fellow commenter who is either 1) a total smartass at anyone’s expense–including my own or 2) gives themselves a name resembling of anything to do with shit or boobs but … Stool Man, you gotta admit: This looks amazing.
Yes Mr. Hustler, it looks great. The new sidewalk is a work of concrete art. It’s going to make a great Applebee’s.
Mr. Chips, your Mother reared you well. The children you have with her should have plenty of space between their unibrows and overshot jaws.
Yes Mr. Hustler, it looks great. The new sidewalk is a work of concrete art. It’s going to make a great Applebee’s.
Mr. Chips, your Mother reared you well. The children you have with her should have plenty of space between their unibrows and overshot jaws.
I actually am starting to enjoy watching Loose Stool devolve on this web. He’s gone from inane and immature comments to real knuckle dragging, mouth breathing stuff. This insufferable dweeb must be giggling to himself as he types with his pants around his ankles.
I actually am starting to enjoy watching Loose Stool devolve on this web. He’s gone from inane and immature comments to real knuckle dragging, mouth breathing stuff. This insufferable dweeb must be giggling to himself as he types with his pants around his ankles.
stool, on what other blogs do you comment if i might be lucky enough to add to my reading list.
this blog would be so much better if hidewhateveryoshi didn’t get in the way with annoying updates about the neighborhood.
stool, on what other blogs do you comment if i might be lucky enough to add to my reading list.
this blog would be so much better if hidewhateveryoshi didn’t get in the way with annoying updates about the neighborhood.
Nick, any suggestions on how to make this blog helpful for you? Perhaps an interview of Loose?
-hideyoshi
Nick, any suggestions on how to make this blog helpful for you? Perhaps an interview of Loose?
-hideyoshi
Nick was being sarcastic. Clearly Loose Shithead annoys everyone who is here to read the neighborhood updates.
Nick was being sarcastic. Clearly Loose Shithead annoys everyone who is here to read the neighborhood updates.
yes, please. only under the strict conditions that you want to author the new, new greatest story ever told and this interview would not take time out of loose busy schedule so he can continue to type words.
yes, please. only under the strict conditions that you want to author the new, new greatest story ever told and this interview would not take time out of loose busy schedule so he can continue to type words.
Love it…..What’s the matter stool? Your crack smoking spot is now open to the public? Unfortunately for you, gentrification has brought sunlight to many of the little hideaway niches…too bad stool, you’ll need to find a better place to beam up on the pipe.
Love it…..What’s the matter stool? Your crack smoking spot is now open to the public? Unfortunately for you, gentrification has brought sunlight to many of the little hideaway niches…too bad stool, you’ll need to find a better place to beam up on the pipe.
wow, that’s cool. and it looks like a cozy little spot to chill at whenever the weather doesn’t permit (i.e. rain, snow, etc)
wow, that’s cool. and it looks like a cozy little spot to chill at whenever the weather doesn’t permit (i.e. rain, snow, etc)
The Spacebuster will be installed in the archway on Thursday:
http://curbed.com/archives/2009/04/20/bubblicious_spacebuster_to_take_on_high_line_dumbo.php
The Spacebuster will be installed in the archway on Thursday:
http://curbed.com/archives/2009/04/20/bubblicious_spacebuster_to_take_on_high_line_dumbo.php
I AM NOT AN ANIMAL!!!
On a lighter note. I hope that Spacebuster doesn’t get “pricked” on the steel shelving brackets they forgot to remove. There’ll be a lot of white people with their hands in their pockets blowing around Dumbo.
I AM NOT AN ANIMAL!!!
On a lighter note. I hope that Spacebuster doesn’t get “pricked” on the steel shelving brackets they forgot to remove. There’ll be a lot of white people with their hands in their pockets blowing around Dumbo.
I hope someone farts inside it.
I hope someone farts inside it.
Just kidding.
Just kidding.
oh loose you’ve done it again. i want to ever gently cut you open, crawl inside and get into your frame a la the bubble installation in the archway. see you there, ok.
do you twitter. until then i’ll be here refreshing like it’s ’07.
oh loose you’ve done it again. i want to ever gently cut you open, crawl inside and get into your frame a la the bubble installation in the archway. see you there, ok.
do you twitter. until then i’ll be here refreshing like it’s ’07.
nick gertz, are you a homosexual? I refuse to be the source of your wet dreams!
What I like about the arch is that you can still see the browse line of all the bare asses against the stone walls. Early 20th Century sex!
nick gertz, are you a homosexual? I refuse to be the source of your wet dreams!
What I like about the arch is that you can still see the browse line of all the bare asses against the stone walls. Early 20th Century sex!
does it matter? need someone to look after your kid?
another great line. stone walls. great. what else?
does it matter? need someone to look after your kid?
another great line. stone walls. great. what else?
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Nick….I think loose stool is sweet on you.
Nick….I think loose stool is sweet on you.
thats my name dude
thats my name dude
gerz, i have a T and mine is slightly less offensive. so it’s very different. but out of respect to you sorry i’ll change my name to bizzaro loose stool aka tight couch aka packed urine.
gerz, i have a T and mine is slightly less offensive. so it’s very different. but out of respect to you sorry i’ll change my name to bizzaro loose stool aka tight couch aka packed urine.
Loose Stool is the straw that stirs the drink.
Loose Stool is the straw that stirs the drink.
I thought ‘loose stool’ is what you get after you drink too much.
I thought ‘loose stool’ is what you get after you drink too much.
“NOODLES, I SLIPPED!”
“NOODLES, I SLIPPED!”
bucca:
Great film reference!
bucca:
Great film reference!
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excellent, now I have a placed to take a dump
excellent, now I have a placed to take a dump
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