One of the city’s most iconic memorials will be temporarily removed from its current location. The Exchange Place Alliance Special Improvement District (SID) is in the process of renovating the Exchange Place Plaza with much-needed green space, places to sit, and recreational areas.
Prior to the renovation’s start, the Katyn Memorial will be temporarily removed to keep it from being accidentally damaged during the renovation. Michael DeMarco — the SID’s chair and CEO of real estate firm Mack-Cali — has told NJ.com that he personally prefers the statue be moved from Exchange Place permanently. According to NJ.com, he described the memorial as not appropriate for a major metropolitan area and “a little gruesome.”
Mayor Fulop has stated that the statue will only be removed temporarily and it’s up to city officials and the community if they want it relocated elsewhere permanently.
FYI. This is the statue you see when you come out of the PATH. We’ll be moving this statue from Exchange Place + will temporarily store it at DPW so it doesn’t get damaged. We’re doing engineering work as we prepare for repairs to the area + a community space/green park w/seating pic.twitter.com/rrvibl6uhj
— Steven Fulop (@StevenFulop) April 30, 2018
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