The men want to turn it into the High Line. Except that this strip of urban greenery would be underground. Called Delancey Underground, "but will inevitably be known as the Low Line." Says one of the developers: “We’re channeling sunlight the way they did in ancient Egyptian tombs, but in a supermodern way.”
Take a look for yourself... very Middle-earthy...
It's not the worst idea ever. It just seems like it. Still, love the renderings... An accordion player! And an aspiring Kardashian in short shorts...
You can see all this for yourself on Wednesday during a CB3 meeting...
Land Use, Zoning, Public & Private Housing Committee
Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm -- University Settlement, Speyer Hall - 184 Eldridge St (btwn Rivington & Delancey Sts)
1. Discussion of EIS draft scoping document
2. Green Space Under Delancey Street: Presentation of a concept for the abandoned Williamsburg Trolley Terminal below Delancey Street: using innovative solar technology to create a sizable underground community park