In January 2005, the New York City Council approved the rezoning of about 60 blocks from 28th to 43rd Streets, creating the neighborhood of Hudson Yards;[REF] the need for a park in the area was seen when Hudson Yards was being planned [REF].
A business improvement district for the park, started in early 2014,[REF] is being led by Robert J. Benfatto Jr., of Manhattan Community Board 4.