{"id":969,"date":"2012-02-08T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-08T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/nyc-metropolitan-museum-of-art-plans-new-60-million-plaza\/"},"modified":"2018-08-16T15:30:30","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T15:30:30","slug":"nyc-metropolitan-museum-of-art-plans-new-60-million-plaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/nyc-metropolitan-museum-of-art-plans-new-60-million-plaza\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Metropolitan Museum of Art Plans New $60 Million Plaza"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While New York City\u2019s Metropolitan Museum of Art houses some of the most beautiful works in recorded history, the plaza outside is in dire need of a facelift. Crumbling sidewalks, dying trees, and leaking fountains are just a few of the problems visitors encounter daily outside of the iconic museum.<\/p>\n

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The problem is confounded by constant congestion. Because of its central location, the plaza has become one of the most popular outdoor meeting places in Manhattan. Thanks to a generous donation, however; Met officials are moving forward with a $60 million plan to revitalize the plaza, making it more friendly for both visitors and the environment.<\/p>\n

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OLIN, the urban architectural firm behind recent makeovers of Bryant Park and Columbus Circle, plan to reimagine the space with new seating areas, beautiful fountains, and energy-efficient lighting.<\/p>\n

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According to a report from the New York Times<\/a>, the entire project will be financed by David H. Koch, the wealthy philanthropist who previously pledged $100 million to restore the New York State Theater at Lincoln Center.<\/p>\n

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The plan still needs approval from a number of New York<\/a> agencies but could kick into gear by summer 2014 if all goes as planned.<\/p>\n

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CC Flickr photo credit: Britt Reints <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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