The city has officially confirmed that the elevator structures will not be built at those locations. I am truly stunned by the outcome and the credit for this belongs entirely to the people who spoke up to protect our neighborhood. We should stay vigilant about future planning but for tonight …
February 22, 2018
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the placement of two subway elevator structures at 15 and 30 Broad Street as a "give back" for 45 Broad Street for additional square footage.
- Developer of 45 Broad is proposing subway elevators at 15 and 30 Broad as a give back for additional square footage ( http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/07/45-broad-street-supertall-coming-with-new-subway-elevators-financial-district.html)
- Proposed elevator structures will be in the NYPD “frozen security zone” where vehicles and hand carts must be screened, so this poses a security risk (someone can bypass security screening using the elevator from another station)
- 15 Broad is prohibited from placing planters at their front door (for fear that they would become shrapnel in the event of an explosion)
- Proposed structure will be on one of the the only landmarked streets in the city
- The Fulton Street Station is one stop away from the proposed elevators – there are significant accessibility gaps in other parts of lower Manhattan that can benefit more from accessible stations
- The Broad Street J/Z Station is ranked #241 in ridership (compared to Fulton Street ranked #7)
- There are many other “give backs” that the community wants/needs (e.g. Schools, parks, trash removal solutions)
Please support us in our effort to have our concerns heard to prevent these dangerous structures from being constructed here and engage the community in discussions about appropriate "give backs" for our neighborhood.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 11, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
October 18, 2016
99 Comments
There are so many more appropriate items, such as schools. The elevators would be nice to have, but this is a blatant attempt to do the least for the city in order to be allowed to build higher. They can and should do better.
This structure provides both a security risk to the neighborhood and is totally inconsistent with the historical nature of the block. As a consideration for the mega-height of the building, the community should get more than this, and if anything it should impact their street scape, not the rest of the buildings around them!
The proposed elevator wasn't brought to a public forum for discussion, nor was not discussed with local residents. I have no issue with the construction of the new towers, but I do have an issue with the elevator in the security zone
It's very challenging to navigate the crowds of people doing tours, general tourist and soon whole foods customers on Broad st. This will make things even more challenging. I can barely get the stroller down the street. Please consider moving this down the street where it's less crowded.
An elevator is an unsightly and inappropriate "give back" to place on this incredible Landmarked street. A park would be more fitting and useful for the daily workers and visitors through that historic block. Benches and greenery over metal and glass elevators!! The area is devoid of and begs for it. THANK YOU!
these dangerous structures should not be constructed and and community should engaged in discussions about appropriate "give backs" for our neighborhood
I strongly object to this!
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The city has officially confirmed that the elevator structures will not be built at those locations. I am truly stunned by the outcome and the credit for this belongs entirely to the people who spoke up to protect our neighborhood. We should stay vigilant about future planning but for tonight …
February 22, 2018
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the placement of two subway elevator structures at 15 and 30 Broad Street as a "give back" for 45 Broad Street for additional square footage.
- Developer of 45 Broad is proposing subway elevators at 15 and 30 Broad as a give back for additional square footage ( http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/07/45-broad-street-supertall-coming-with-new-subway-elevators-financial-district.html)
- Proposed elevator structures will be in the NYPD “frozen security zone” where vehicles and hand carts must be screened, so this poses a security risk (someone can bypass security screening using the elevator from another station)
- 15 Broad is prohibited from placing planters at their front door (for fear that they would become shrapnel in the event of an explosion)
- Proposed structure will be on one of the the only landmarked streets in the city
- The Fulton Street Station is one stop away from the proposed elevators – there are significant accessibility gaps in other parts of lower Manhattan that can benefit more from accessible stations
- The Broad Street J/Z Station is ranked #241 in ridership (compared to Fulton Street ranked #7)
- There are many other “give backs” that the community wants/needs (e.g. Schools, parks, trash removal solutions)
Please support us in our effort to have our concerns heard to prevent these dangerous structures from being constructed here and engage the community in discussions about appropriate "give backs" for our neighborhood.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 11, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
October 18, 2016
99 Comments
As a daily commuter and resident, I believe the security concerns allowing access to the Frozen Zone outweighs the benefit in transportation. In addition, the glass elevator structure adds to an already congested area.
There are so many more appropriate items, such as schools. The elevators would be nice to have, but this is a blatant attempt to do the least for the city in order to be allowed to build higher. They can and should do better.
This structure provides both a security risk to the neighborhood and is totally inconsistent with the historical nature of the block. As a consideration for the mega-height of the building, the community should get more than this, and if anything it should impact their street scape, not the rest of the buildings around them!
The proposed elevator wasn't brought to a public forum for discussion, nor was not discussed with local residents. I have no issue with the construction of the new towers, but I do have an issue with the elevator in the security zone
It's very challenging to navigate the crowds of people doing tours, general tourist and soon whole foods customers on Broad st. This will make things even more challenging. I can barely get the stroller down the street. Please consider moving this down the street where it's less crowded.
An elevator is an unsightly and inappropriate "give back" to place on this incredible Landmarked street. A park would be more fitting and useful for the daily workers and visitors through that historic block. Benches and greenery over metal and glass elevators!! The area is devoid of and begs for it. THANK YOU!
these dangerous structures should not be constructed and and community should engaged in discussions about appropriate "give backs" for our neighborhood
I strongly object to this!
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As a daily commuter and resident, I believe the security concerns allowing access to the Frozen Zone outweighs the benefit in transportation. In addition, the glass elevator structure adds to an already congested area.