Reconfiguring a key urban connector

A section between Ninth and Tenth Avenue has been transformed into a pedestrian‑focused promenade by the Meatpacking District Management Association in collaboration with Street Plans. Approximately 1,500 m² of former roadway has been repurposed into usable public space, organised into clearly defined areas with planting and seating. Vestre elements are integral to this new use: they structure the space and support a range of activities. The installation is based on raised parklet platforms that bring the furniture to sidewalk level, creating a seamless, accessible surface while remaining flexible and fully reversible. The project required close coordination between client, designers and international partners. The promenade strengthens the link between the neighbourhood and the waterfront and demonstrates how existing street space can be repurposed for public use.