The historic La Marqueta open-air events and retail space located under the Park Avenue viaduct at 115th Street will be getting a well-needed makeover.
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Friends of La Marqueta (FOLM), the Vendor Association, and Market Partners will team up and put forth a plan for the multi-million dollar renovation project which will keep the integrity and cultural heritage of the space.
The La Marqueta redevelopment includes eight lots, 10,000 square-feet each. The current plan could include Event Space in Lot 1 ~ well-needed Incubator Parking in Lot 2 ~ the Incubator Center in Lot 3 ~ Public Retail Market and the Hot Bread Kitchen in Lot 4 ~ La Placita in Lot 5 ~ Urban Garden Center in Lot 6 and 7 ~ and Parking in Lot 8.
The conceptual plan would relocate Urban Garden Center from Lot 6 to Lot 1, offering more floor-to-ceiling clearance, largely outdoor space, with some partially-indoor areas for the nursery and a cafe with seating!
The renovations to LaPlacita started in June 2018 and include exterior recladding, new stairways and railings, new restrooms, overhead radiant heaters, a new concession stand, retractable bleachers and stage, and improved lighting and entrances.
Lots 3 and 4 will be retrofitted to accommodate production kitchens and small vendor booths with adjoining seating areas. The kitchens will continue to incubate emerging businesses in El Barrio. Lot 6 will house a new public market and offer fresh produce, grocery items, prepared foods, and public seating in a food hall environment. Local vendors and restaurateurs will be featured side by side along a continuous counter. Lot 7 is set to host public outdoor weekend farmers’ markets.
Just in time for Halloween, 2019, La Marqueta, Diana Ayala, and NYC EDC are hosting a Halloween Party in the beautiful new La Placita (below) at 116th Street and Park Avenue on Thursday, October 31st from 4:30 to 7:00pm.
Here’s where the project is as of October 2019.
In the meantime, there’s a lot going on inside La Marqueta. Follow on Facebook for news on Movie Nights and more.
A beautifully detailed brochure with more information is available at La Marqueta, located on Park Avenue at 115th Street. Stay tuned for updates.
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Our marqueta is not for sale
You are right La Marqueta is not for sale…
BUT IF THE PEOPLE OF THE COMUNITY ” EL BARRIO” DOESN’T WATCH AND GET INVOLVED THEY WILL TAKE IT RIGHT FROM UNDER THEIR NOSES.
EDC THE LANDLORD
ONLY CARES ABOUT MAKING MONEY.
DON’T TRUST SWEET TALK. INVESTIGATE I PROMISE YOU IF YOU LOOK U WILL FIND.
THICK ? WHY DOESNT EVERONE KNOW.
NO MEETINGS INCLUDING COMMON FOLK TO TAKE INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE RIGHT HERE.
THEY DONT RENT SPACES TO OUR PEOPLE INSIDE. THEY PUSH GOOD PEOPLE AWAY INSTEAD OF TEACHING AND KEEP BRINGING OUTSIDERS.
SOON IT WILL BELONG TO ????
NOT EL Barrio anymore.