Art on the High Line
If you are looking for a leisurely afternoon activity or a quick escape from the concrete city blocks, the High Line park is a great place to visit. Here is a quick guide to fun and funky art along the way.
Jeannine Muller
High Line 4.0: Green Carceri
Springing off of the success of Manhattan’s popular Highline park, a new project, Green Carceri, has been announced. The mixed use building will act as natural extension of the park and serve as a neighborhood farm among other functions.
Chelsea Art Walk
Stroll from one art gallery to the next this Thursday evening 5-8 pm in the third annual Chelsea Art Walk.
Cool off with Water-On-the-Go
Stay cool and hydrated in the sweltering summer heat with NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Water-On-the-Go Program featuring rotating portable drinking fountains throughout the city.
World’s largest rooftop farm in Brooklyn
Brooklyn will soon be home to the world’s largest rooftop farm thanks to BrightFarms and a partnership with A&P.
Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot) and more free summer culture
Think parks this summer. Outdoor events abound. From Shakespeare performances and French films to puppet shows and sandbox programs, there is something for all ages across all 5 boroughs.
LowLine update: a park under the street
The Delancey Underground Project has recently won approval from Manhattan’s Community Board 3 and is moving forward on research with the support of the community and generous donations.
The Tappan Zee: from bridge to park?
With a replacement in the works for the Tappan Zee Bridge, interest is gathering for the possibility of transforming the soon-to-be retired bridge into a public park.
A potential “6 ½ Avenue” might become pedestrians’ saving grace
A proposal by the Department of Transportation would save some New Yorkers from their daily dose of brazen jaywalking along the arcade path, dubbed “6 ½ Ave,” and increase the public’s awareness of this pedestrian-only route.