Reconnect
the Empire State Plaza

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Only for big events (e.g., Capital Concert Series, tree lighting, July 4th, etc.)

Carpooling (e.g., sharing a ride with someone)

Rideshare service (i.e., Uber, Lyft, etc.)

Bicycle/micromobility device (i.e., your own bike, scooter, etc.)

Madison Avenue, near the New York State Museum 

Covered walkway from the Capital Center/MVP Arena

Live performances (e.g., concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, The Egg, etc.)

Seasonal events (e.g., Fourth of July Fireworks, Holiday Tree Lighting, Haunted Capitol tours, etc.)

Cultural events (e.g., Diwali, Caribbean Heritage Month, etc.)

Art and history (e.g., New York State Museum, Rockefeller Art Collection, Capitol tours, modernist architecture, etc.)

Food (e.g., Farmers' Markets, Concourse food vendors, Capitol food trucks)

Hanging out on the Plaza or the Concourse

Shopping (e.g., Plaza Visitor Center, vendor fairs, etc.) 

Exercise (e.g., At the Retro Fitness Gym or other group fitness classes)

Services (e.g., DMV, Post Office, pharmacy, bank, etc.)

Limited access for people with disabilities

Public transit connections are difficult 

Retail and food options don't interest me

Lack of shelter from weather (e.g., no shade, high winds, slippery stone, etc.)

It is hard to find your way around (i.e., navigating the Concourse, access points between the Concourse and the Plaza level, etc.) 

It feels unwelcoming (i.e., uninviting atmosphere)

Lack of relevant events, programs, and attractions 