How can the 50 acre segment of “old growth” forest in the New York Botanical Garden, comprised of trees and wildlife that have been a part of New York since the days of Henry Hudson, be protected and preserved from the second-hand effects of urbanization?
Biophilic Design seeks to integrate building design with natural features and qualities. This may include designing schools, homes, and apartments that offer abundant daylight, natural ventilation, plants and greenery. The discipline goes beyond nature’s functional benefits to recognize the deeper qualities offered by nature.
We should not automatically view parks as being environmentally friendly by their nature…
New York has many landmarks that characterize the city, capturing its essence as an environment at the intersection of nature and culture. Central Park is chief…
“From Farm to City: Staten Island, 1661–2012,” the Museum of the City of New York’s latest exhibit showcases little known scenes from the borough’s history.
A unique nautical adventure begins this weekend, and you can participate: it’s the launch of the Newtown Creek Armada, an interactive model boat pond.
Our reporter Hallie Miller goes a meeting of the Surfrider Foundation’s new NYC branch. Because, yes, we have beaches. And, unfortunately, plastic bags.
The Bronx River is coming back to it’s former beauty, piece by piece. Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times shows how it is changing.
It was my first time out on a boat in the harbor. There was a brisk wind on the water, but it was easy to enjoy the wonderful view of the city on this chilly, but sunny late-winter’s day.
I’m not a big person for revolution. I believe in change happening at a pace that allows it to meaningful. So much that I’ve seen going on in the city in the past couple years has seemed to be going in the right direction.