Undertaken in conjunction with NYC Economic Development Corporation, the Department of City Planning and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the New York Stock Exchange Streetscapes + Security project resolves the apparent contradictions of enabling a vibrant streetscape while providing cutting-edge security in one of New York’s densest urban conditions.
The comprehensive strategy combines cultural, historical and financial landmarks into a security plan. Security requirements were conceived as opportunities: the bollard is replaced with sculptural bronze NOGO barriers that also provide seating and a new shallow-foundation TURNTABLE barrier replaces intrusive clamshell barriers, reopening key view corridors. The modern bench blocks and glowing towers have become visual and physical trademarks for this historic area. Adding to a cultural legacy, a long interpretive, engraved-granite curb marks the original 1620 canal, and wood block pavers recall the city’s defense wall that gave its name to Wall Street.
