The idea of citizens’ assemblies appears in New York
A citizens’ assembly is among the methods often proposed to move progress on climate change forward more quickly. Addison Luck participated in the April protest…
Letter from China
A deadline for human beings? I bet you have no idea how much trash you will throw away every day, right? Neither did I and…
City Atlas Roundup – Events August 11th-August 17th
Check out these great sustainable events rounded up for you by City Atlas! Click on date for full event listings for that day. For more…
Getting to know transition culture at COFFEED
A discussion of Transition culture, the global movement of communities organizing to build environmental and economic resilience at COFFEED, the socially responsible, sustainable cafe.
How to move forward, one year after Sandy
Anniversary events and actions, hosted by Occupy Sandy and many others, are free and all are welcome.
3 nights, 3 cheers for trees
Attend the Tree Talks with Parkies and Friends lecture series to learn more about how beneficial trees are to NYC and how the city plans on harnessing the power of trees to address climate change and sustainability.
97th Street Greenmarket
97th St between Columbus & Amsterdam, Manhattan Open Fridays, Year-round 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EBT/Food Stamps, Debit/Credit, Health Bucks, WIC & FMNP checks accepted.…
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MoMA hosts The Exchange Café
The Exchange Café makes a simple trip for tea, milk, and honey, an opportunity to touch upon a universal sense of fellowship that is often lost.
Calling all urban farmers: we need data
The Design Trust is offering a $200 stipend for participation in the growing, season-long study. The effort hopes to actualize and solidify the volume and impact that New York City’s farms and gardens have on our food systems.
Seeing like a tourist: Grand Central Terminal walking tour
Looking to entertain out of town friends or relatives this holiday season? Take advantage of the opportunity to act like a tourist in your own town and sign up for a walking tour with the Municipal Arts Society. This free weekly Grand Central Terminal walking tour offers unique and entertaining insights into one of the city’s historical sights.
Eds, meds, and environmental friendliness
New construction and renovation plans aplenty in NYC’s health and education sectors, but will the planners keep their promises for sustainable development?
A supergroup forms in the anti-fracking movement
Sean Lennon and Yoko Ono joined with activist Mark Ruffalo at a Manhattan press conference this week, adding their voices to the anti-fracking movement at a time when Governor Cuomo is in the late stages of a fateful determination about permitting fracking in New York State.
Swarming the city (beez in the sky)
Reports of bee swarms throughout the city already outnumber previous years. If the bee population is declining world wide, why is this happening?
No bike left behind!
If you ride your bike in New York City, you might think you’ve already dodged the parking hassle associated with driving a car…
Life after the BMW Guggenheim Lab: First Street Green
First Street Green is showing signs of life: a day of music, dance and cultural readings this Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 2:30-6:30pm.
1968 on the left, 2012 on the right
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