According to NCAS president Justin Shubow, "The National Civic Art Society is ecstatic that Amtrak has shortlisted Grand Penn Partners (Macquarie) to design and build a new Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Grand Penn is proposing a magnificent classical design for the depot that evokes the beloved original Beaux-Arts structure, and which will instill civic pride in all who visit and use it. Grand Penn promises a modern, world-class transit hub with a soaring new train hall, public park, and improved passenger experience. At the same time, the scheme provides a solution for Madison Square Garden, the sports arena that squats over the station and that is a major safety hazard (egress, ventilation, etc.). Under the Grand Penn plan, a new state-of-the-art MSG will be constructed across Seventh Avenue to the east/northeast. It will be a major improvement over the current arena, which dates from the LBJ administration.
"That the Macquarie Group, the world's largest infrastructure asset manager, is backing the Grand Penn proposal shows just how superior the scheme is. The National Civic Art Society is proud that our original idea for a new classical station--which we began campaigning for over 10 years ago--is closer to fruition than ever. Amtrak, under the leadership of Andy Byford, is to be commended for its latest move."
A June 2025 Politico article detailing NCAS's efforts regarding Penn Station can be found here.