The Transformation of NYC’s Madison Square
We figured we'd hit at least one spectacularly warm day during the doldrums of winter, and yesterday was it. So Streetfilms ventured out to Madison Square to remind the denizens of Gotham just how sassy some of these new public spaces are - and how much support they have.
We already touched on Madison Square in our in-depth interview with Janette Sadik-Khan last fall, but we always felt that it deserved a much closer examination based upon all the footage we couldn't use in that Streetfilm. In fact, I feel like even at this length, this short doesn't really do it justice. It also hit me while editing that I've started to forget what an ugly nightmare that nexus of Broadway & 23rd used to look like. Chances are you have to, so here is a reminder of the great work NYC DOT has done there. Take a gander, then go out in your community or city and spread the word that well designed public spaces work.
Great video showing what can be done with excess or confusing traffic lanes. We are close to having a critical mass of these street transformations right here in the city which we can point to for all future projects as overwhelming proof of how they improve the quality of life for NYC citizens. It used to be Clarence had to travel thousands of miles away to film city reclamation projects, now he only has to go a few blocks away to show what can be done!
Another big hit! One note, really loved the graphics and the way you used titles, especially the end credits were dope.
INSPIRATIONAL!
Great video! A big hit once again, even though there is one thing i do not like, i was actually there today with some friends. I wish the the bike lane had an actual separator from the vehicles, or that it would have been placed inside the place to protect the cyclist.
Other than that its remarkable to see this space being given to the people of NY!