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May 18, 2005
There goes the neighborhood...
Washington Square Park, located in the heart of Greenwich Village best known for its bohemian and rebellious character is getting a face lift. The $2,731,000 renovation will include moving the fountain to be aligned with the arch; the elevation will be leveled off; dog runs will be relocated; the asphalt mounds will go; a lawn will replace the plaza; and most controversial, a four-foot-high granite and iron fence would go up along the perimeter, along with gates that would be locked at night. Gothamist has an excellent summary.
In related news, the Washington Square Music Festival celebrates it's 47th season by presenting three evenings of great music under the stars. Two classical and one jazz, Tuesdays at 8 pm starting July 12th. Performances take place on the bandstand in the southeast quadrant, which, if the Parks Department has its way, will not be there next season.
Update: Parks Department has bowed to public pressure and will drop plans for the gates. Again via Gothamist.
Posted by Jeremy at May 18, 2005 12:02 AM