Vision42

2009 | Best Reimagining of a Crosstown Expressway

If it's good enough for Portland and Seattle, then why isn't New York equipped with a light rail (aboveground) express for crosstown travel, done in an economical, environmentally sound way? The answer to that question may come from VISION 42, an initiative spearheaded by architect Roxanne Warren and co-chair George Haikalis. The group proposes a two-and-a-half-mile-long, car-free route across 42nd Street with 16 stops, including Port Authority, Bryant Park, the Public Library, and the... More »