Though it has faced recent criticism for its outdated look, LaGuardia Airport’s future appears to be modern and functional.
Advocacy group Global Gateway Alliance has released renderings, created by design firm Neoscape, showcasing its vision for the airport’s main terminal, which is slated to get a facelift.
“This comprehensive vision integrates a modern, efficient and innovative design, including the striking all-glass façade, into LaGuardia’s outdated main terminal said Joseph Sitt, founder and chairman of Global Gateway Alliance. “It maximizes the area’s significant space constraints while seamlessly connecting passengers to the city.”
Global Gateway Alliance hopes that by releasing the renderings it will generate excitement for the project and those bidding on the project, will take their ideas into consideration, a spokesperson for the group said.
The newly-designed terminal needs to feature easy access to transportation, including a bus rapid transit stop in front, and a play area, the spokesperson added.
In 2012, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey announced a $3.6 billion makeover for the airport. The terminal, built in 1964, is set to undergo a series of developments over the next six to 10 years.
Governor Andrew Cuomo, in his State of the State address, this January, said the borough’s airports were in need of care, particularly LaGuardia, which he said was ranked as the worst airport in the country.
Cuomo proposed modernizing LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International airports by having the state assume management responsibility from the Port Authority.
He is not alone in his negative assessment of the airport.
Vice President Joe Biden, while speaking about infrastructure in Philadelphia last month, said LaGuardia Airport was similar to a “third world country.”
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