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Land use summit: Solving urban land use problems in the 21st century

Rosenthal Pavilion, Kimmel Center, NYU 60 Washington Sq South, New York, NY, United States

City Planning has evolved from the exclusive domain of government agencies, to a more complex, inter-agent process in the development of space. In three parts, this summit brings some of the leading minds behind the most dedicated and creative organizations, who will share their thoughts on new tools and ideas that are leading the charge towards a more inclusive and dynamic urban environment.

Free – $5

Sneak ‘peek’ at Freshkills Park

Freshkills Park 10314, Staten Island , Select a Country:

Fifth annual Sneak 'Peak' of Freshkills Park!

Experience live music, kayaking, a free bike share, kite flying, walking tours, scientific talks, rock climbing wall, public art and more! If you've never been to Freshkills Park - this is the day to visit!

This event is free and free shuttles will run from the Staten Island Ferry to the park for those coming via public transit and free parking is available at 250 Wild Avenue.

Free

Green building tour at Sunset Park recycling facility

Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility 472 2nd Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join GreenHomeNYC on September 30th as we explore Sims Municipal Recycling’s new Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility.

Sims Municipal Recycling’s (SMR) processes all of NYC’s residential and institutional metal, glass and plastic recyclables, as well as half of the City’s paper. The new facility has a Recycling Education Center, where New Yorkers are encouraged to come see how recycling happens in NYC.

$9.00

Smarter cities workshop at Bronx Community College

Gould Memorial Library (Rotunda) - Bronx Community College – City University of New York, 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453, New York City, NY, United States

"The City of Townsville, Australia (IBM Smarter City Challenge and research trials in smart water and buildings) and the City of Dubuque, Iowa (IBM Smart City Global Pilot for water, energy, solid waste, transport/health), will be presenting on their shared experiences as Smart Cities. The world renowned Center for Resilience at the Ohio State University will also present on resilience models. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Doris Gonzalez, Director of IBM Corporate Citizenship Office (responsible for the Smarter Cities Program) and Scott Muller, A Senior Scientist for SIS-GIS on his work on low carbon emissions collaborations between national and subnational governments and the UN. The workshops will be held in the historic Gould Memorial Library (GML) at BCC. GML is both a NYC and a national landmark."

Free

Saturday Farmers Market

Brooklyn Grange Flagship Farm NY, United States

A farmers market and open house will be hosted at Flagship Farm every Saturday, May 17th through October 25th!

Science-Based Solutions for Sustainability: “The Big Ratchet”

Columbia University Morningside Campus Union Theological Seminary, Room 207

Ruth DeFries, professor at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, will speak about the history of human and technological development and her new book, the Big Ratchet: How Humanity Strives in the Face of Natural Crisis.

Free

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present, and Future

BLDG 92 63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

The inaugural exhibition at BLDG 92, Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present and Future, recounts its lengthy history.

Free

Gotham Unbound book launch and discussion on NYC’s urban ecology

Institute for Public Knowledge 20 Cooper Square, 5th Floor, New York, NY, United States

The Institute for Public Knowledge invites you to a discussion with Ted Steinberg and Andrew Needham on Steinberg's new book Gotham Unbound: The Ecological History of Greater New York. Steinberg will use the book and his historical understanding to address a question of some urgency: Can New York City survive the sea? He will look at what the city has done in the past to deal with coastal flooding, as well as current plans in the wake of Sandy.

Free

Slice Out Hunger

St. Anthony's Church 154 Sullivan Street, New York, NY, United States

Photo credit: Pierre Alan Lepetit As described on the event website: WNYC is a media partner for Slice Out Hunger, an annual event run by pizza lovers…

$1