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Jul 21 2022

News Release

Statement on NY Penn Station General Project Plan

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New York, NY - The following statement can be attributed to Tom Wright, President & CEO, Regional Plan Association.

“For far too long, the region’s commuters and New Yorkers have suffered the humiliation of Penn Station – a symbol of everything that was wrong with 20th century planning: disinvestment, apathy and poor urban design. As both Penn Access and Gateway move forward, bringing more passengers, energy and connectivity to the district, we are pleased to see the renovation and expansion of Penn Station take a major step forward thanks to Governor Hochul’s strong leadership and partnership with Mayor Adams. With input from elected officials, community members and stakeholders, the public won significant improvements to the plan including over 700 new units of affordable housing, commitments to improve the public realm, and reduced commercial density. We still have a long way to go, but this plan sets in motion significant improvements to Penn Station and the surrounding district which will benefit commuters, businesses and residents for decades to come.”

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    Tom Wright

    President & CEO

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