Earlier this week, Mayor Eric Adams released a proposal that aims to transform a large portion of the Meatpacking District into a new 24/7 “cultural hub,” complete with mixed-income housing, new public spaces, and expanded versions of both the High Line and the High Line . Whitney Museum of American Art.

Called Gansevoort Square, the 66,000-square-foot space on Little West 12th Street, between Washington Street and 10th Avenue, will “provide needed affordable housing and open space and strengthen the Meatpacking District as a global destination and economy,” according to an official press release. “The engine of the city.”

The project will be built partly on the land where Gansevoort Meat Market currently stands. Meatpackers currently operating outside the market have agreed to leave the area early; that is, to distance the neighborhood from people with this legendary name.

In place of the market, Adams hopes to build up to 600 mixed-income housing units, including up to 300 affordable options, and 11,200 square feet of new public space.

The remaining approximately 45,000 square feet of additional development space could potentially lead to an expansion of the High Line facilities and the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has “right of first offer” on the meat market site. The subproject will include a new gallery, education and training areas.

“This is an incredible opportunity to not only provide much-needed housing to New Yorkers, but also create a vibrant 24/7 live, work, play and learn community right in the heart of one of New York’s most iconic neighborhoods,” said New York City. Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball made an official statement. “Thanks to a joint decision with Gansevoort Meat Market to exit the area early, we are able to unlock tremendous potential to further expand what has become a leading cultural destination for New Yorkers and tourists alike.”

The massive project is still in its early stages, but if Adams and his team can move forward with all of this, it’s clear that one of New York’s most iconic neighborhoods could soon look very different.