LES gets a Big U: architecture + culture = resilience
City Atlas spoke with one of the designers of the Big U about the design philosophy behind the Big U, the process of working with the community, and what New York City can learn from Copenhagen.
Fracking and China’s energy revolution | 水力压裂与中国能源革命
China is our essential partner on climate and energy. The Asia Society recently brought together five experts to discuss the role of fracking in China’s energy future.
The world slackline championship comes to Central Park
City Atlas attended the Adventures NYC 10 Year Anniversary Weekend in Central Park, where there was kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and more.
Vermont Sail Freight Project sails into New York City
A sailboat, filled with local produce and other goods, sails from Vermont to New York City, delivering its Northeast Kingdom bounty along the way.
Citywide, stronger business case for green buildings
The belief that business and the environment cannot thrive together is challenged by the success of several green residential developments in NYC.
Rubble to park: recycling the landscape on Governors Island
New York City is getting a new park on Governors Island, with vistas of the harbor.
New York State beaches are better than 8 other states…
The NRDC has reported some interesting findings about our beloved beaches.
SImagines plans for Staten Island
A grassroots effort guided by the AIA and Hunter College seeks new visions for Staten Island in the wake of Sandy.
Revival and renewal: canoeing on the Gowanus Canal
Free, walk-up canoeing throughout the summer at the 2nd Street launch near Bond Street in Brooklyn.
Ferry service updates: Red Hook’s is back, and Rockaway’s stays
Free weekend ferry service between Red Hook, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan has resumed as of this Saturday, May 25th. Service to Rockaway stays for the summer.
Beaches are opening? Beaches are opening!
We repeat, so that we ourselves believe it: all beaches (well, except Fort Tilden) will be open for swimming… tomorrow.
A kayaker’s perspective of Brooklyn
Check out the North Brooklyn Boat Club’s beautiful map and get ready to hit the currents.
The future of NYC’s waterfronts, according to the mayoral candidates
The nuts and bolts of financing, balancing public-private partnerships, and implementation remain to be seen.
The science behind Superstorm Sandy
The wind, rain, and debris from Hurricane Sandy caused an estimated $20 billion or more in damage throughout the metropolitan area of New York and…
A new word for NYC: bioswales
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy the issue of New York’s vulnerability to flooding has stepped to the forefront of media concerns. And rightly so.…