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The
Vision
An infusion of open space and waterfront development
that attracts residents and visitors to Flushing and serves as a connection
to activity on Willets Point. |
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| GOALS |
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Improve
the visual and environmental quality |
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Encourage
growth of downtown to the waterfront |
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Provide
community open space and recreational opportunities |
| RECOMMENDATIONS
AND IMPLEMENTATION |
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Coordinate
planned City, State, and Federal efforts to clean up the river and restore
the tidal wetlands |
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Facilitate
construction of waterfront promenade in conjunction with private development
and create link into Flushing Meadows-Corona Park |
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Create
significant new public open space along eastern edge |
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Redesign
College Point Boulevard to safely accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, and
bicyclists |
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Strengthen
connections between Downtown Flushing and Willets Point with a pedestrian
link across the river |
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Explore
ferry service options |