Trump-era Penn Station overhaul uncovers presidential seal in renderings
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Gothamist obtained internal renderings of the winning Penn Transformation Partners plan to dramatically overhaul Penn Station, including a glass Eighth Avenue entrance, higher ceilings and more natural light, plus a 300-foot drop-off zone; the design features a presidential seal with 'President Donald J. Trump' near the entrance and reflects Beaux-Arts–inspired styling. The federal government oversees the project with a target to start by 2027, but the plan requires buying property from Madison Square Garden and has drawn criticism over the bidding process and transparency.
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