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Columbus Circle

NY

Urban Plaza
Landscape Architect

Frederick Law Olmsted

OLIN

Artist

WET Design

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The 'Grand Circle' fronting Central Park at the 59th St entry, was originally envisioned by Olmsted and Vaux as a wide open vista for visitors entering the park. Crossing the circle became a pedestrian nightmare. In 2005, after a 2 year makeover, Columbus Circle was renovated into a more pedestrian friendly environment anchored by the Columbus Statue. Olin Partnership was the landscape architect; WET design designed the fountain.

The 'Grand Circle' fronting Central Park at the 59th St entry, was originally envisioned by Olmsted and Vaux as a wide open vista for visitors entering the park. Crossing the circle became a pedestrian nightmare. In 2005, after a 2 year makeover, Columbus Circle was renovated into a more pedestrian friendly environment anchored by the Columbus Statue. Olin Partnership was the landscape architect; WET design designed the fountain.

1 60th st Central Park West, New York City, NY, US 10023

Nearby
IRT 59th Street / Columbus Circle Station Complex 27 feet
U.S.S. Maine Monument 233 feet
Trump International Hotel & Towers 361 feet
Time Warner Center 454 feet
15 Central Park West 0.2 miles
Hearst Tower 0.2 miles
aaa test 0.3 miles
Alwyn Court Apartments 0.3 miles
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center 0.3 miles
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