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STRANGERS GATEMAKING I T SAFER & MORE BEAUT IFUL

CB7 September, 2018

2018 Update

THE ASK

üCB7 to request DOT to remove parking on the east side of CPW that blocks the viewshed to people entering or existing Central Park through Strangers Gate.

Recap

SIX ENTRANCES TO CENTRAL PARK FEATURE PEDESTRIAN PLAZAS

Strangers’ Gate

Frederick Douglas Circle

Frawley Circle

Doris Freedman Plaza

Artists’ Gate

Columbus Circle

Recap

STRANGERS’ GATE IS PERHAPS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL

“… to extend a courteous welcome to all peaceably disposed ‘Strangers’ or ‘Foreigners’ who may be led by inclination or business to spend their time within its boundaries….”

1866 Annual Report of the Board of Commissioners of the Central Park, Andrew H. Green & Colleagues.

Recap

THERE’S JUST ONE PROBLEM…Reca

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STRANGERS’ GATE IS THE ONLY PLAZA ENTRANCE WHOSE VIEWSHED IS

BLOCKED BY A LINE OF PARKED CARS

Strangers’ Gate

Frederick Douglas Circle

Frawley Circle

Doris Freedman Plaza

Artists’ Gate

Columbus Circle

Recap

I F T H E Y D I D , E X P E N S I V E B O L L A R D S W O U L D N O T H A V E B E E N I N S T A L L E D

CLEARLY, THE DESIGNERS DID NOT ANTICIPATE THE PARKING.

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THE CARS ALSO CREATE A HAZARDRecap

Only Ace Ventura Pet Detective could see that cyclist!

A GREAT SOLUTION

üEliminate the 3 to 4 parking spots

üWith this simple decision, tens of thousands of people can enjoy this magnificent viewshed

ü Bonus: Improve safety for walkers and bicyclists by daylighting the entire crossing space

THANK YOUpfrishauf@gmail.com

“…To extend a courteous welcome to all peaceably disposed ‘Strangers’ or ‘Foreigners...’

“To spend their time within its boundaries; this welcome being offered, however, not merely a matter or courtesy but as a recognition of that fact that it is highly important.”