As Brooklyn continues to recover and reassess after Hurricane Sandy, Gardening for a Resilient City will tap the local, regenerative resources we have at our disposal to rebuild a more verdant, sustainable Brooklyn. Featuring workshops and keynote speaker Dr. Vandana Shiva!
We were curious to hear why New Yorkers were planning to head to the #ForwardOnClimate Rally in D.C. this weekend. Here’s what we found out:…
Attracting both local and international artists, LUMEN is a recurring, free event visited by hundreds of curious New Yorkers for the past three years.
Municipal Art Society presents a tour featuring the art, architecture and history of New York’s subway system.
It has become all-too-sexy to throw a few apps at a societal problem and hope that it goes away. But how do we make the jump from knowledge to real solutions?
The park planned to commemorate one of New York City’s forgotten heroes is at risk.
Looking to entertain out of town friends or relatives this holiday season? Take advantage of the opportunity to act like a tourist in your own town and sign up for a walking tour with the Municipal Arts Society. This free weekly Grand Central Terminal walking tour offers unique and entertaining insights into one of the city’s historical sights.
New construction and renovation plans aplenty in NYC’s health and education sectors, but will the planners keep their promises for sustainable development?
Don’t let climate change be a dinner table taboo. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to spread the word and come to a productive consensus.
“Design allows for the different learning styles to be celebrated and exercised…we see our students keep coming back to learn and they get engaged more and more.”
The election has come and gone. And, as many green-minded Americans have pointed out, up to the last week, the environment was a non-topic…
On your next journey around New York City, hop on the G train and discover Fort Greene.
The New York Botanical Garden unveils its Holiday Train show, which will be open from November to January.
NYC parks is offering free swim lessons for all ages and skill levels from October to January.
Our writer Angelica Ramos looks back to her hometown, Bogotá, as a model for creating a sustainable city.
Hospitals: the perfect place for healthier menu options.
Expanding our definition of sustainability to include not only environmental but also economic and societal issues.