... at 36th Street, a
cafe/concession stand already is in the works...the Hudson Yards/Hell's Kitchen BID, formed just weeks ago, likely will be active in the
City's RFP and selection process.
Paving for the winding sidewalk has begun, and the
Dickensian light posts that line it already are up.
This may look like the beginnings of a streetlight, but it's actually an
art installation designed by James Carpenter Design Associates. The installation will be 50 feet tall and will have
20 light sources, so both the pole and the surrounding ground will be canvases for the light show.
Just south of 35th Street, the
7 train's northern exit is taking shape. To the left of these stairs,
four escalators will take passengers 40 feet down to the turnstiles, and then another set of escalators will go another 80 feet to the platform, which will stretch
two blocks to the station's southern entrance at the foot of Moinian's 3 Hudson Blvd.
...To create
rolling hillsides, geofoam is cheaper than real dirt ... Just stack a few tiers of foam
like steps, cover with sand to make an even slope, and put down some soil.
The southern 7 train entrance, just south of 34th, gives a closer glimpse at what the
finished product will look like. ... the 7 train stop at Hudson Boulevard is designed to handle 30,000 people an hour.
The park from 33rd to 34th shows off the
almost finished product.
