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The Train In Vain: Destination... Black Hole
The greasy joints in Penn Station are gone, leaving a "black hole." In today's post, #TTIV looks at potential improvements for the space.
Have you been to Penn Station recently, near the ticket windows on the 7th Avenue side? If so, you’ve likely noticed the scene depicted in the photograph. The shops selling greasy fast food like KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels were shut down. All that remains is a mysterious black wall that extends for 500-1000 feet.
According to news reports, upscale restaurants are coming to the space. But who wants to eat at Penn Station? I have no interest in some big-name, overpriced place with a basement feel and corporate card prices.
I suppose you can’t fight “progress.” Vornado Realty can do what they want. However, that won’t stop TTIV from dreaming about what COULD go into this space to improve commuting.
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What does TTIV have in mind for the black hole? A commuter’s amusement palace to entertain us while we wait for trains. Everybody would benefit, and it would give the MTA plenty of extra cash to squander.
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