Reconfiguring a key urban connector

A section between Ninth and Tenth Avenue has been transformed into a pedestrian-oriented promenade by the Meatpacking District Management Association in collaboration with Street Plans. Around 16,000 sq ft of former roadway has been repurposed into public space, organized 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 connection between the neighborhood and the waterfront and demonstrates how existing street space can be repurposed for public use.