U.S. Custom House Building Tour
Museum Ambassador Lois Kaminsky gives a 45-minute free public tour of the U.S. Customs House, the home of the National Museum of the American Indian…
Designing a new water’s edge for the Upper East Side and Harlem
A community-organized panel discussion addresses tissues surrounding the redevelopment of the East River Esplanade.
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.
Bloomberg to New Yorkers: Take the stairs!
Last month Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out what is likely to be his final healthy living initiative while in office: encouraging New Yorkers to take the stairs.
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.
Ecofest’s 25th Anniversary!
Celebrate EcoFest’s 25th Anniversary with a free, fun-filled day in Times Square!
Incredible green roof on P.S. 41
Kids at P.S. 41 in Greenwich Village now have a green roof to use as a learning lab — and the school saves energy too.
Book review: Terra Nova: The New World After Oil, Cars, and Suburbs
Cheap oil built the modern American landscape. Now what? Eric Sanderson has some ideas.
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
Join Adam Katzman’s workshop on constructing your own personal rainwater harvesting system! Katzman teaches you how to create a efficient rainwater harvesting system with a…
Queens Botanical Garden’s Eco-House (through 7/31)
The Eco-house is a exhibit by the Community Environmental Center. It is a interactive exhibit that allows you to see behind the walls and underneath…
12 x 12 Project: sustainable off-grid house model through 7/31
Come to the Queens Botanical Garden to view the 12×12 Project. The 12×12 project is a model display of a sustainable, off-grid tiny house with…
Designing for Flood Risk
Urban planning’s take on the future of resilience in New York City following the release of Bloomberg’s storm protection plan.
Museum Mile Festival
Enjoy outdoor, family-friendly activities while learning about New York City by touring ten of the city’s best museums!
The Road Forward: Putting Resilience Into Action
This convening will provide a an opportunity for conference participants to take a critical look at the various report recommendations, discuss their implementation, and consider what else is needed for a comprehensive resilience strategy for New York.
WATER_WORKS Competition Exhibit Opening
Post-industrial development x healthy competition produces smart and sustainable possibilities for the future of a Gowanus pool and playground slated for demolition.
Jane’s Walk NYC
On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, thousands of New Yorkers will come together for Jane’s Walk NYC – a weekend series of 100+ FREE guided…