Plans Revised For Washington Square Park, Except For Fountain

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Plans Revised For Washington Square Park, Except For Fountain
09/18/2005 06:02 PM
By: NY1 News

Bowing to pressure, the city has revised its plan for upgrading Manhattan's Washington Square Park — but officials still want to go ahead with a controversial redesign of the park's historic fountain.

According to the New York Post, the new plan would expand playground space and preserve the mounds at the park's western edge.

It would also include a refurbished chess area and an elevated stage.

But the city still wants bring the sunken fountain up to ground level — a plan that's drawn fire from many park advocates.

The revised version of the $16 million plan is a result of negotiations between the Parks Department and City Councilman Alan Gerson, who represents the neighborhood.

The project is expected to take about three years.