Safer Grand Army

Put the Arch Back in the Park!

Connect Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza into one beautiful civic space.

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Safer Streets Space for Business Community Space Option B Unite the Arch & Park Safer Streets Space for Business Community Space Option B Unite the Arch & Park
The Opportunity

The city is redesigning Grand Army Plaza

Option B would close the busy roadway between the Arch and Prospect Park, creating one continuous pedestrian plaza. Your voice matters before the design is locked in.

Official DOT Documents

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What Option B Would Do

  • Close the roadway separating the Arch from Prospect Park
  • Consolidate fragmented islands into a single plaza
  • Improve bike and bus operations (including B41)
  • Shorten dangerous crossings
  • Create space for markets, events, and daily life
Momentum

Brooklyn Is Already Investing

The restored Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza
June 2025

$8.9M Arch Restoration Complete

The Soldiers' & Sailors' Memorial Arch just completed a full restoration — new roof, masonry repairs, interior metalwork, and lighting.

Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza
Ongoing

Brooklyn Public Library Renovation

The Central Library is in Phase 2 of a $95M renovation, expanding public space and community areas.

Add Your Voice

Support Option B for a pedestrian-first Grand Army Plaza.

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