Domino Square offers new views from Brooklyn waterfront
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn (PIX11) – There’s a new spot to take in New York City’s waterfront views.
Domino Square, an extension of Domino Park, has opened to the public in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The new public plaza sits near the historic sugar refinery and will serve as an event space for the growing community.
Developers say the civic space can be used for various events like farmers markets and graduation ceremonies. It's already been used for salsa night and will turn into an ice skating rink in November.
"Domino Square completes the public open space promise to the community, enhances access to the neighborhood and waterfront, and offers a distinctive view of the Refinery building," said Lisa Tziona Switkin, a field operations partner.
The extension is part of a broader effort to redevelop the Domino Sugar Factory site, since its reopening in 2018. Developers have since opened three residential and two office buildings in the neighborhood.
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