Times Square Pedestrian Plaza and Janette Sadik-Khan
Construction will begin on the winning temporary design
chosen for the Times Square Pedestrian Plaza, Department of
Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan announced today. The
“Cool Water, Hot Island,” blue-themed design was created by artist
Molly Dilworth and based on NASA infrared satellite data of Manhattan.
Sadik-Khan said it suggests a river flowing through the center of Times
Square. Architecture firm Snohetta will lead the team of designers and
engineers to create a plan for the permanent redesign of the iconic
area, which will be reconstructed starting in 2012. “As we start work
on this inviting, attractive temporary treatment, we are also working
to ensure that the Times Square of tomorrow has the design and
infrastructure it needs to remain the signature destination that
millions come to see every year,” Sadik-Khan said. TRD