New York City has a plan to redesign Chinatown’s notoriously chaotic Chatham Square as a safer and more welcoming pedestrian space. The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday released new renderings of the proposal, which would significantly expand pedestrian areas, simplify the complex intersection, and improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The plan also introduces more trees and greenery, including upgrades to Kimlau Square, the park at the center of Chatham Square.

“New Yorkers deserve to live in communities with vibrant public spaces where crossing the street doesn’t have to be a complicated, dangerous process,” DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said. “This ambitious redesign of Chatham Square will dramatically improve the pedestrian experience while helping driver

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