We were enlisted to assist the City of New York in planning for the development of the new Pennsylvania Station, known as Moynihan Station, through a study of the underground network of public space. Through 3D modeling, visualization support and analysis we enabled a deeper understanding of the complex pedestrian networks and opportunities for creating better connections and public spaces. Additionally, we provided precedent analysis of train stations and related developments and architectural and planning design support for the Moynihan Station Design Task Force.

The planned station project re-anchors one of the busiest areas of Manhattan and provides a clear and inviting gateway for thousands of daily commuters, visitors, event audiences, office workers, shoppers and residents. The unprecedented confluence of activity and amenities including the new station, a new Madison Square Garden and 8 million gross square feet of development planned for the area presents the challenge of accommodating and managing high volumes of pedestrian traffic. We studied the overall design of the district to model an environment that not only accommodates planned peak-flow uses, but also works together with each of the major activity generators and the pedestrian network to ensure connectivity, efficiency and a human-scale, welcoming environment.