So the phrasing is just what they have to call it in order to kick everyone out, tear everything down, and rebuild fancier.

I mean, to be honest, the area sucks as a first impression. Tearing down the old station in the 60's was incredibly stupid and the current building is hideous, confusing, and has not held up. The surrounding area is crowded, compact, dirty, some sketchy figures hanging around, and there's a number of low crappy old buildings. It doesn't scream 'best city in the world' or 'safe' which is obviously what officials want and I don't disagree for anyone wanting that.

I do feel really sorry for all the people and businesses that get effected by this though. It's one of the only times I truly think equity is the answer for fucking up peoples lives. And it is pretty obvious they will just do the same things they keep doing in other areas. Build new office buildings and luxury condos with slightly upscale chain retail on the ground floor. And of course contracts will go to Hochul, Adams, and whoever else's family and friends. I just hope whoever ends up designing the area includes plaza/park space and somewhere for pickup/dropoff for the station... i'll welcome that.