Penn Station handles more than 600,000 passengers a day. But it’s criticized for its grim design and poor usability.

The original Penn Station, which opened in 1910, was a Beaux-Arts architectural wonder.

The Grand Penn Community Alliance imagines a train hall that reflects the original station’s magnificence.

Instead of a full redesign, MTA Chair Janno Lieber calls for practical, quick changes.

If the redesign goes off as planned, it would bring new life to the Penn Station area. Local shops might prosper with more foot traffic.

Others have argued that rather than moving Madison Square Garden, the focus should be on improving the station’s functionality.

The path forward for a redesign of Penn Station is unclear.