Recently, the Olayan Group held a ceremony with elected officials, city leaders and the design team to open a new, half-acre public garden at 550 Madison Avenue between 55th and 56th streets in Manhattan.
Designed by international landscape and architecture firm Snøhetta, the garden is located adjacent to 550 Madison in the location of a formerly enclosed mid-block passageway. The garden is substantially larger than other local public spaces and welcomes area workers, residents and visitors with abundant seating, 48 trees, 200 shrubs, 6,300 bulb plants, 10,000 herbaceous understory plants, gender-inclusive public restrooms and three kiosks with food and beverage offerings.
The garden is open from 7 a.m.
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