Washington Square Park’s $30.6M Reno Attracts Fans, Critics

A revamped Washington Square Park is finally complete, will you take a look this summer?

The renovations Include:
“1) “In the chess area, the asphalt mounds and wooden benches have been replaced with black-and-white tabletops, chairs, greenery and flowers.” 2) In addition to moving the fountain, the plaza on which it sits was raised, seating was added, and the public space around it made smaller. 3) There is improved lighting, better paving for walkways, and new bathrooms. 4) The most recent phase of the makeover include a dog run and a building with the aforementioned restrooms as well as Parks Department office space. 5) The asphalt mounds are now covered in fake grass and home to a mini-playground, plus there are pétanque courts, upgrades to fencing and lampposts, expanded lawns, and new landscaping.”

Read more at Curbed NY: http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2014/05/12/washington_square_parks_306m_reno_attracts_fans_critics.php