Kim Stanley Robinson: utopia and how to get there
According to writer Kim Stanley Robinson, we must abandon the ‘middle way’ of coping with crisis, and understand that utopia is possible. But how?
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.
Five mayors at IDEAS CITY
How does a city’s history become untapped capital? Five forward-thinking mayors gave their answers at IDEAS CITY.
Ferry service updates: Red Hook’s is back, and Rockaway’s stays
Free weekend ferry service between Red Hook, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan has resumed as of this Saturday, May 25th. Service to Rockaway stays for the summer.
Beaches are opening? Beaches are opening!
We repeat, so that we ourselves believe it: all beaches (well, except Fort Tilden) will be open for swimming… tomorrow.
Museums for free, every day of the week
A list of museums you can visit for free, or pay-as-you-wish, can be found here.
Zero emissions: nothing but hot air?
Is Tesla’s market victory cause to celebrate for those who mourned the death of the electric car?
UTRC presents Mayoral Transportation Forum
New York City Mayoral candidates from all major parties will answer questions on a wide range of topics affecting the NYC riding public, the business community…
Future of civilization envisioned at NY Times “Energy” talk
Some views on sustainability presented at a recent New York Times conference
IDEAS CITY FESTIVAL
IDEAS CITY explores the future of cities around the globe with the belief that arts and culture are essential to the vitality of urban centers,…
MoMA PS1 and Triple Canopy launch 50 days of speculation about the future, May 12- July 28th
Triple Canopy is pleased to announce Speculations (“The future is ______”), fifty days of lectures, discussions, and debates about the future, as part of EXPO…
Changing Climate, Shared Experience: Lessons for Asia, the U.S. and the World
Successfully addressing the challenge of a changing climate is critical for maintaining conditions that are ripe for overall economic sustainability, political stability, and growth. Asia…
The future of NYC’s waterfronts, according to the mayoral candidates
The nuts and bolts of financing, balancing public-private partnerships, and implementation remain to be seen.
Save Coney Island Presents: Siren Screen Series 4
We are proud to announce the return of the Siren Screen Series! Thanks to local Coney Island-loving filmmakers, Screen Series 4 will kick off the…
Times Up! takes over Williamsburg lot as first garden
In its twenty-five years of action, Times Up! has never had its own community garden. Until now.
Pitching the City: New Ideas for New York
Join Architizer and the Municipal Art Society, co-hosts of a signature event of the New Museum’s Ideas City Festival, for an exploration of new and…
Broadway: 1000 Steps
If successful, thousands of pedestrians will be able to enjoy Mary Miss’s work and be reminded of how they can help shape a sustainable community.