Daniel A. Biederman, renowned for his revitalization of Bryant Park, which re-opened in 1992, has been retained by Equity Office to help revitalize and improve events and programming at Boston’s South Station.

Biederman’s best-known revival project is Bryant Park in New York, which he transformed from a crime-ridden, drug-filled, uninviting midtown location behind the New York Public Library to a seven-acre ‘town square’ hub complete with world-class entertainment, gourmet food concessions and free ice skating in winter, according to a statement.

Biederman is president of Biederman Redevelopment Ventures (BRV Corp.) in New York, and continues to head the Bryant Park Corp., 34th Street Partnership, and Chelsea Improvement Co., three downtown management organizations he co-founded.

He is currently working on Boston Common with Friends of the Public Garden and the Charles River Esplanade with The Esplanade Association on similar revitalization programs. The initial improvements on Boston Common are scheduled to open this fall.

"I’m delighted to work with Equity Office," said Biederman. "South Station is not only New England’s top transportation hub, but is increasingly becoming a location for people to meet and enjoy all the attractions of downtown Boston. I’m excited to make South Station an even better place for people to visit."

Biederman will work with Equity Office to develop new programming and events, improve marketing to and amenities for station visitors, tenants and commuters while helping to attract new businesses to South Station.

"South Station is a jewel in our Boston real estate portfolio and Dan’s expertise and insights will help us keep this glorious structure dynamic and vibrant," said Tom Bakke, market managing director of Equity Office. "In the 1900’s, South Station was the busiest train station in the world and the center of life here in Boston. We think its best days are yet to come."