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Village removes Van Ness Square bus station; council moves to install temporary shelter and seek a permanent, historic-looking replacement
Summary
Ridgewood officials announced the demolition of the long-closed Van Ness Square bus station, will place a temporary shelter tomorrow, and plan to work with the Historic Preservation Commission and the State Department of Transportation on a permanent replacement to fit downtown aesthetics.
Ridgewood officials said they demolished the deteriorated bus station at Van Ness Square and will move a temporary shelter from behind Village Hall to the site tomorrow while they evaluate permanent options.
The action follows multiple structural-engineering reviews that concluded the long-standing structure was unsafe. Village Manager Keith (identified in the meeting transcript as the speaker who led the report) said engineers and architects found the building unsalvageable after second and third opinions. He thanked the Signal Division and other staff who coordinated the demolition and initial cleanup.
The temporary measure and planning process matter because the bus station is a downtown gateway used by commuters and visitors. The…
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