Washington Street Plaza

The Washington Street Plaza is a pedestrian plaza along Washington Street between Carlisle and Albany Streets on the west side of the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. It opened on May 23, 2013.With an epoxy gravel placed over the street, it contains granite blocks, red chairs, tables, and potted plants.Its construction was delayed for several years and debated within Manhattan Community Board 1, although it was ultimately approved by the executive committee. The Alliance for Downtown New York, the Business Improvement District led by Elizabeth H.