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Mayor Announces Start of No. 7 Line Extension Tunneling

  NO. 7 LINE EXTENSION  
  MANHATTAN COMMUNITY DISTRICT 04     MANHATTAN COMMUNITY DISTRICT 05  
February 20, 2009
New York Observer

Mayor Bloomberg made a speech announcing the beginning of tunneling for the 1.5 mile No. 7 subway line expansion at 26th Street and 11th Avenue. The project is a key component of Bloomberg’s plan to create a far West Side district with office space, hotels, and residential development. Although the massive holes that have been borne in Chelsea for the tunnels appear to be a clear sign that the project will move forward, funding issues still exists. During his announcement the Mayor also encouraged developers to start building again.