Bloomberg Cleans Up the City’s Energy
Several recent press releases from the mayor’s office detail exactly how the Bloomberg Administration is tackling the issue of clean energy in the city. As…
Jesse Bakker
A Few New Ways to Look at the World
We have all seen those pictures of planet Earth as little blue and white marble against the backdrop of space and a hundred different maps…
An Easy Way to Cool Off
Summer is on its way and with it comes those brutally hot July afternoons. Want to make a difference in decreasing New York’s urban heat…
The 2012 TED PRize goes to The City 2.0
The TED organization, famous for the endlessly fascinating TED Talks, has announced the winner of its 2012 TED Prize: The City 2.0. The annual prize…
Everyday Efficiency from an Eco-Entrepreneur
Have you ever wondered exactly where the energy your house uses comes from? How much does leaving the coffee pot on cost you? Thanks to…
The Architectural League of New York: Emerging Voices
Interested in a look at some forward thinking architecture? This year marks the 30th annual Emerging Voices series at the Architectural League of New York, where they have…
New MoMA Exhibit Re-Imagines Suburbia
The phrase “housing crisis” has been floating around popular discourse a lot over the past few years. In the Museum of Modern Art‘s new…
A Different Approach to Rising Sea Levels
While some city planners are thinking pragmatically about how the city will have to respond to rising sea levels, a recent article (with some great photos to…
Planning for Sea Level Rise in NYC
A recent article over at Capital New York takes an in-depth look at the risks of a rising sea level on the city and what…
Environmental Impact Calculator
Have you ever wondered how much energy your house used up? Well with the handy Environmental Impact Calculator from Low Impact Living, you can find…