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Little West 12th Street Open Street Design




Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, communities across New York City were rethinking how streets could support public health, mobility, and local businesses. MUD Workshop piloted a three-day collaborative demonstration that aligned with NYC DOT’s Open Streets and Open Restaurants guidelines, activating the corridor with flexible seating, plantings, art, and programming and helping advance the Meatpacking District’s transition to a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood.

ProjectLittle West 12th Street Open Street Design

LocationMeatpacking District, Manhattan, NY

CollaboratorsNYC DOT, APA NY Metro Chapter, AIA Urban Design and Planning Committee, ASLA NY Chapter, Meatpacking District Management Association

ServicesVisioning, Outreach and Engagement, Public Space Design, Mobility and Streetscapes



In the Meatpacking District, Little West 12th Street offered an opportunity to demonstrate how underutilized roadway space could be reimagined as a pedestrian-first public realm that balanced business activity, community programming, and vehicle access.

Street Landcscaping and Colors


Street Programming


Street Artwork


Along with the Meatpacking District Management Association, NYC Department of Transportation, American Planning Association, American Institute of Architects, and American Society of Landscape Architects, MUD Workshop led a three-day design demonstration for Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and Ninth Avenue. The project transformed the corridor with flexible seating, plantings, art installations, and space for community activities while maintaining necessary vehicle access. Developed using NYC DOT’s Open Streets and Open Restaurants guidelines, the initiative engaged local businesses, workers, and visitors to align design interventions with operational needs and public desires.


Street Activities
Painted Cobblestones



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Little W 12th Activation
Little W 12th Landscaping
Street Activities
Painted Cobblestones
Community Outreach
Street Landcscaping and Colors
Street Programming
Street Artwork


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