Located at doorstep of key retail areas and major cultural and educational institutes, Fordham Plaza is a partial bridge structure over Metro-North railroad tracks and home to Fordham Station – the fourth busiest in the Metro-North system. This in combination with its adjacency to Fordham Road, which has one of the highest pedestrian volumes in the City, uniquely positions Fordham Plaza to evolve into a vibrant and active public space – a new “Heart of the Bronx” that’ll continue to attract merchants, artists and educators for years to come.

However, existing operations and operational challenges in the current plaza layout and design, restrict it from reaching its full potential as a transit hub and center for community and trade. Numerous interviews, stakeholder meetings, public charrettes and survey research that addressed these challenges informed the guiding principles to transform Fordham Plaza into an iconic destination.