You will soon, with the impending arrival of Baked by Melissa, the second branch of a Soho cupcake favorite. It will be opening directly across 14th St. soon. Enjoy.
13th St.’s historical Erskine Press building will be the home to some kind of new restaurant called Chard pretty soon. No details, but it seems Asian.
Are you aware of the proposed MTA/DOT “L” train closure plans?
The MTA/DOT plans include a vehicular ban on 14th Street (between 3rd Ave & 9th Ave) for 16-21 hours a day:
The ban will seriously impede the daily activities of thousands of 14th St. residents and businesses and will divert cars and trucks to residential side streets – with a 50% projected increase in traffic
The increase will be felt by the West Village, Village, East Village, Chelsea and the Flatiron Districts.
The proposed plans also includes a radical re-design of 13th Street with a two-way Bikeway:
MTA/DOT projects 2,000 – 5,000 cyclists DAILY on 13th Street
The bikeway, coupled with a 50% increase in traffic, will seriously impede residential, educational, and emergency services on the street placing pedestrians and bicyclists at risk
The 14th Street Coalition is a growing group of residents and business that was formed in response to the MTA/DOT plans.
We ask the MTA/DOT to balance residential and transportation needs in a more equal way. They MUST consider the impact that will be felt on the quality of life concerns including air pollution, noise, congested streets and increased risks to pedestrians and bicyclists.
We understand that the Canarsie Tunnel must be repaired. We seek a temporary solution that is EQUALLY fair to residents, businesses and commuters.
It’s Time to Take Action – Sign our petition (go to www.change.org and browse: 14th Street Coalition), join the 14th Street Coalition on Facebook for links to sample letters to send to our elected officials,
Email us at 14thstcoalition@gmail.com for more information.
Check out Lillie’s, a new bar on 17th St. between 5th and Broadway. Cool decor.
Next week (April 11 to April 15), Contractors will continue to excavate earth and rock, and load out material. We will continue to underpin both adjacent buildings with DOB approval of our means and methods. Drilling of tie-backs, lagging and sheeting around the perimeter will progress as well. The following week (April 18 to April 23), we will continue rock excavation and loading out, as well as underpinning both adjacent buildings, lagging and sheeting.
