‘Transformative’ Skyscraper To Soar Next to World’s Biggest Railway Station
Summary
A new skyscraper called 175 Park Avenue will be built next to New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, the world’s largest railway station. The tower will include office space, a hotel, public areas, and will improve transit facilities, with construction expected to begin soon and finish by 2032.Key Facts
- The tower will be 1,545 feet tall and be the third tallest building in New York City.
- It will provide 2.4 million square feet of office space and a 200-room hotel.
- The project includes over $550 million in upgrades to Grand Central Terminal.
- Grand Central serves around 29.5 million riders a year and about 125,000 daily commuters.
- The building’s design is by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the same firm that designed the Burj Khalifa.
- The base features a new 5,400-square-foot transit hall to ease congestion.
- Subway turnstiles will move to a larger, street-level hall with new stairs, escalators, and elevators.
- Retail space, multiple entrances, and a skylight will enhance the pedestrian and commuter experience.
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