New $3.1 Billion Skyscraper Opens in Manhattan

The video discusses a $220 million public realm improvement project in collaboration with the MTA and the city, aimed at mitigating the impact of a large development near Grand Central Terminal. Key enhancements include platform widenings, new corridors, and a 3000 square foot transit hall serving as a new portal for Metro North and the upcoming Eastside Access for the Long Island Railroad. The project also features the New Vanderbilt Plaza, a public pedestrian space unveiled on September 14th, symbolizing both the opening of a new building and the city's revival.

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