34th Avenue, Jackson Heights
About This Listing
22-block Open Street during COVID-19
Place Details
- Borough: Queens
- Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
- Categories: Gathering Place, Open Space
Place Matters Profile
Nominations
Sara Reinstein
This 22 block strip has been closed down to cars to allow for more open space since the pandemic. It’s made a HUGE difference for me. This is a dense neighborhood with limited open space. I’ve been able to go out 3-5x a week for a run. This has kept me in pretty good shape, both physically and mentally. I used to spend hours at the gym, and now I can at least go for a run and feel pretty satisfied. Also, it is a very active Open Street. I see vendors, and kids, elders, and a huge mixture of activities. There has been an active volunteer network moving barricades, and lots of programming on the street. It’s wonderful and I hope this becomes permanent.
(added April 2021)
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