A current debate in Queens NY is reported in today's New York Times. On one end are the proponents of the QueensWay Project. They propose:
"Connections + Neighborhoods
The QueensWay is a connector. At its heart is Forest Park. To its south lies Gateway National Park and the Jamaica Bay Gateway Greenway, and to its north is Flushing Meadows-Corona Park." And:
"The QueensWay is a community-led effort to transform a blighted, 3.5 mile stretch of abandoned railway in Central Queens into a family-friendly linear park and cultural greenway."
Sounds pretty good eh?
But the other idea is to restore mass transit for residents and businesses.
Known as the QueensLink, where these advocates hope to
"The QueensLink is 3.5 mile long transit and park corridor which would connect northern and southern Queens." This group emphasizes the need for mass transit, but also recognize the need for park space.
NYT story here (behind paywall for non-subscribers).
Which one do you like?
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