October 8, 2025
NOW OPEN!!
Hudson Square Plaza is officially open, and it was worth the wait. Envisioned, designed, and brought to life by the Hudson Square BID and made possible in part by NY Forward funding from New York State, the plaza features custom furnishings by Vestre and an original mural by artist Dasic Fernández.
Whether you’re stopping by between meetings or settling in for the afternoon, there’s a spot here for you.
And we have special plans for the plaza this fall…
Follow @hudsonsquareplaza for more updates.
BACKGROUND:
Hudson Square BID is excited to share plans for a new public plaza at Little Sixth Avenue and Spring Street Park.
Little Sixth was accepted into the NYC DOT Plaza Program, and we have now kicked off the community outreach and design process, with the new plaza expected to open in 2026.
Building on the success of our $6 million renovation of Spring Street Park in 2018, the new plaza will add 6,000 square feet of open space, expanding this lively corner into an even more welcoming pedestrian hub.
Thanks to $744,000 in New York Forward funding through Governor Hochul’s office, we’ll be able to incorporate custom amenities and creative design features that reflect Hudson Square’s vibrant, artistic identity.
Located near the newly constructed C/E subway entrance and surrounded by schools, shops, and offices, this plaza will serve as a flexible public space where residents, workers, and visitors can relax, connect, and enjoy the neighborhood’s creative energy.
TIMELINE:
• Fall 2025 – Community engagement
• Winter 2026 – Community Board 2 review
• Spring 2026 – Installation
- ✔️ Stage 1: April 14th 2026 — Street closed off to vehicle traffic
- ✔️ Stage 2: May 13th 2026 — Milling & Paving of the street starts
- ✔️ Stage 3: Week of June 1st — Mural Painting
- ✔️ Stage 4: June 17th — Longest Table Event
- ✔️ Stage 5: End of June — Final furniture comes, open to the public!
• Summer 2026 – Plaza launch!
COMMUNITY BOARD PRESENTATION:
See here: CB Presentation – March 2026
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