Deciphering Manhattan
In Manhattan, habits of behavior and development go a long way in explaining New York’s place in the U.S. and the world. This simple walk through midtown tells what is where and why.
L Train Shutdown Charette
https://www.vanalen.org/events/l-train-shutdown-charette/ As neighborhoods along the L train brace for an interruption in service of unprecedented scale, this fast-paced competition asks interdisciplinary teams to propose implementable…
Person Place Thing: Jan Gehl
Join us for a conversation between Gehl and former “The Ethicist” columnist for The New York Times Randy Cohen in a live recording of the radio show Person Place Thing.
L.E.S. Decoded: Neighborhood Exploration & Conversation
How can we better grasp—and question—the complex building, city, and social codes that shape the neighborhoods around us? From the span of sidewalks and the lifetime of scaffolding to the rules of public restrooms and the limits of loitering, we’ll unravel the official and unofficial rules of public space
Pop Up Maker Space at Pier 25
Calling all Makers! Join us at our outdoor Maker Space for weekly workshops challenging participants to design and construct solutions to real-world problems. Guided Maker workshops challenge participants to design and construct projects inspired by science and river concepts. Learn about the Hudson River through an engineering scope. Come tinker, test and build!
Walking Tour: Coney Island, USA! with Dan Rhatigan
Take a break from the streets of Manhattan and head down to Brooklyn’s Coney Island! Visit the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel and the Boardwalk!
Wilderness Survival Skills with Destination Backcountry Adventures
Join Destination Backcountry Adventures to learn the essential skills & philosophy of survival to be prepared for the worst case scenario on your next adventure or just to gain a new perspective in your everyday life.
Sunset Park Walking Tour: Diverse, Complex, Contested
Join veteran Brooklyn tour guide (and City Limits contributor) Norman Oder, along with neighborhood activist Maria Roca, on a wide-ranging tour of the Sunset Park neighborhood in Brooklyn !
Class: Environmental Design for Unity
Within the two-hour+ class, students will learn how to use Unity to create an eye-catching game environment that tells a unique story and runs well.
SURE HOUSE: A Model of Resiliency
What uses 90% less energy than its conventional cousins, serves as an emergency power hub for the neighborhood after a storm, and has custom fiber-composite…
The Japanese Garden: Secrets of Natural Landscape Design
From prominent temple gardens in Kyoto to the tranquil stone oasis at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Shiro Nakane is keeping the art of the traditional Japanese garden alive.
BSC Event: Future of Sustainable Fashion
Join Be Social Change on March, March 22nd for a panel discussion and pop-up shop to discover and explore the Future of Sustainable Fashion – How Socially-Conscious Companies & Consumers Are Creating Impact.
BF+DA Sustainability+Technology Book Fair
Come and meet 12+ authors who have published books focused on ethical design, sustainability, technology, design and fashion !
Earth Day Clean Energy Vehicle Showcase
This year for Earth Day we are presenting a showcase of electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and other alternative fuel technologies to the public to spread the word about these environmentally friendly vehicles that run on clean energy.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Volunteer Day
On April 17th, welcome back spring and celebrate Earth Week with us! Help us give back to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on a not-so-lazy Sunday afternoon.
Structures of Coastal Resilience: Designing for Climate Change
Coastal communities must adapt planning strategies to mitigate the risk posed by these natural disasters. Structures of Coastal Resilience (SCR) matches the latest science with urban and landscape design to propose actionable solutions for buffering against storms.
Making Cities Healthier, Resilient and Sustainable
Find out different strategies for improving the management of natural resources in New York City.
How Design Can Feed a Hungry Planet
Hungry? Join The School of Constructed Environments (SCE) and the editor of the food design site MOLD in a wide-ranging discussion on the future of food, touching on topics like product design for entomophogy, 3D food printing, and reducing food waste.