Food Day: Campus Sustainability Month at The New School
THE NEW SCHOOLFood Day inspires Americans to change their diets and our food policies. On October 24th meet some of the farmers, producers, and distributors whose foods…
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How to Grow a City – Presented at SohoHouse
SoHo House 139 Ludlow Street , New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an in-depth panel discussion into the complex landscape of cities and the challenges facing how we decide to grow them. The diverse panel of experts will share unique perspectives and insights into how they're currently shaping the future of city living.
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Environmental Justice: Then and Now
The New School 66 W 12th Street, New York, NY, United StatesTake a look at the past, present, and future of the Environmental Justice movement. Join the Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the adoption of The Principles, examine the progress of the Environmental Justice movement, and discuss what is yet to be achieved.
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Creative Climate Awards Closing Party
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office 1 E 42nd St., New York, NY, United StatesJoin us as we close this inspiring month-long exhibit in true October style - with a Halloween themed celebration! Show up in your best costume and see the submissions one last time, along with interactive and performance art works presented by participating artists Amy Youngs, Rachel Frank, and Alicia Escott.
Free – $50
Remember Sandy: A Waterfront Walking Tour of the Lower East Side
Solar One 24-20 FDR Drive Service Road East, New York, United StatesWhen Superstorm Sandy blew into New York City on October 29 2012, it fractured much of the region's critical urban infrastructure and revealed significant social,…
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Central Park Youth Basketball Clinics
North Meadow Recreation CenterTake your kids outside to enjoy the Park and to learn and enhance their athletic skills through small group instruction and competitive games in these…
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Midtown Mandate: Trump & The New York City Skyline Walking Tour
Trump International Hotel & Tower 1 Central Park West, New York, NY, United StatesBefore he was a presidential candidate, Donald Trump transformed the skyline of New York City as he navigated zoning laws and mayoral administrations. Join architectural historian, Emmy-nominated humorist, and author of TRUMPitecture: The Architecture of Donald TRUMP Barry Goldsmith on a non-dogmatic tour of Trump’s impact on Midtown Manhattan, and how real estate investment informs the experience of the city with or without policymakers and voters.
$10
Celebrate Halloween in Central Park
Charles a. Dana Discovery Center inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues, New York City, NY, United StatesBring the whole family to celebrate Halloween in Central Park at Central Park Conservancy’s annual Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Flotilla. Enjoy live music, spooky stories,…
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In the Land Bank: Borrowing, Bankruptcy & Bailouts, Fast-Paced Presentations and Discussion
Van Alen Institute 30 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, United StatesWho holds the strings to the public purse that pays for crucial services and ultimately determines a city’s financial survival? From grassroots land grabs and infrastructure collapse, to Community Development Block Grant programs, we’ll pinpoint the state and federal policies and land-use loopholes that have major implications for municipal money.
$7
Climate Change and Sustainable Investment in Natural Resources: From Consensus to Action
Faculty House, Columbia UniversityAs the world seeks to move from consensus to action on climate change, one burning question remains: can natural resource investments be sustainable in the…
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Book Talk – Beyond the Kale: Urban Agriculture and Social Justice Activism in New York City
The New School 66 W 12th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin authors Kristin Reynolds and Nevin Cohen for a discussion of their new book: Beyond the Kale: Urban Agriculture and Social Justice Activism in New York City.
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Disruptive Energy Futures
Columbia Law School, Jerome Greene Hall, Room 104 435 West 116th StreetFeaturing Distinguished Guest Speaker Physicist Amory Lovins, consultant to business and government leaders, is co-founder and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute. The RMI Headquarters…
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