Conceptual Design

Aerial rendering of NYC Fifth Avenue with multiple lanes, pedestrians, trees, benches, and vehicles, including buses and taxis. Buildings line both sides of the street.

The Future of Fifth team presented the schematic design to the Manhattan Community Board 5 in June 2025, and presented the conceptual design to the public at the Open House on October 29, 2024. See all renderings, presentations and project boards below.

Proposed Streetscape

Existing streetscape and proposed designs on Fifth Avenue

Aerial rendering of NYC Fifth Avenue with multiple lanes, pedestrians, trees, benches, and vehicles, including buses and taxis. Buildings line both sides of the street.
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Proposed streetscape and street furniture design of a typical block on Fifth Avenue

Key Documents
  • Schematic Design June 2025
  • Open House Presentation October 29, 2024
  • Open House Project Boards October 29, 2024

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Tree-lined Fifth Avenue sidewalk showing people walking, American flags, tall buildings, and a few pedestrians sitting on benches.
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