Officials unveil new design for Mount Hope Garden

City officials on Friday revealed the new design plans for the Mount Hope Garden. In addition to the garden, it will feature a playground and a sitting area. The project was spearheaded by Mayor

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Sep 10, 2016, 4:34 AM

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City officials on Friday revealed the new design plans for the Mount Hope Garden.
In addition to the garden, it will feature a playground and a sitting area.
The project was spearheaded by Mayor Bill de Blasio's office, Bronx Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez Rosa, member of Community Board 5 and City Councilman Fernando Cabrera.
Construction on the garden is expected to commence in spring 2017, and the park should be open to the public by spring 2019.