'Broadway Vision' Brings More Pedestrian Space To Midtown

MIDTOWN, NY — Like a Broadway star who knows her way around the block, the Great White Way is about to get some work done.

Work will commence this week on Mayor Eric Adams' Broadway Vision, a plan to increase public space in the middle of Manhattan from Madison to Herald Square along Broadway.

“Two years ago, the pandemic devastated Midtown and our business districts, but it gave us the opportunity to reimagine our public spaces,” said Adams. “Beginning this week, our Broadway Vision will come to life with vibrant, new public spaces and safer streets from Madison Square to Herald Square. Midtown is back, and New York City is back.”

The plan will create two new plazas between West 25th Street and West 27th Street, enhanced and expanded pedestrian spaces, reconfigured curb space for pickups and drop offs, public amenities like seating and planters plus a two-way bike boulevard on Broadway.

Restaurants will also be able to expand outdoor dining into the plaza.

“DOT is creating a people-first Broadway, connecting from Union Square to Columbus Circle," said Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "We look forward to redesigning the next section between Madison Square and Herald Square."

The first phase of the $375 million project will focus on a middle portion of the Broadway Vision, from West 25th to West 32nd, and the city says the project will be completed this summer.

“Broadway Vision is one of the most significant public space transformations in the heart of Manhattan." said Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. "It will improve quality of life and traffic safety, while boosting foot traffic, which is key to our city’s economic recovery.”