A tribute to Andrew H. Green: New York’s forgotten visionary
The park planned to commemorate one of New York City’s forgotten heroes is at risk.
New Developments on Roosevelt Island
The island is now home to a memorial to FDR and soon, a Cornell Tech Campus
Revisiting the Rising Currents solutions: creating buffer zones for the city
As a series of posts on City Atlas have shown, the storm that swamped New York on October 29th pushed climate change onto the national…
A tiny train for a tiny city // Un tren pequeño para una ciudad pequeña
The New York Botanical Garden unveils its Holiday Train show, which will be open from November to January.
A rare bastion for a true “first nature” park in the Bronx
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?
Swim through NYC now! // A nadar en NYC ya!
NYC parks is offering free swim lessons for all ages and skill levels from October to January.
Parks get greener
We should not automatically view parks as being environmentally friendly by their nature…
Art on the High Line
If you are looking for a leisurely afternoon activity or a quick escape from the concrete city blocks, the High Line park is a great place to visit. Here is a quick guide to fun and funky art along the way.
Is it “natural”?
How natural is “natural”? Asking us to reconsider the human element in the creation of NYC’s “natural” landscapes.
The High Line enters its final stage of development
The final stage of the Highline’s development, known as Highline at the Rail Yards, begins construction.
Gone fishin’: Hunts Point Landing Park now open to everyone
Hunts Point Landing Park has been transformed from what was once a dead-end street into a beautiful park for all to enjoy.
A glimpse of the future, underground
Exhibit modeling planned underground park presents the future of illuminating the depths below NYC’s streets with natural sunlight.
Surfing NYC
One day in early September, a friend and I had a crazy idea. “Let’s go surfing!” I said on a whim, and she said “Yes!”…
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center opens Friday to cultural and environmental acclaim
The Barclays Center, the new home of the Brooklyn Nets, opens this Friday and will feature many key sustainable construction elements.
Long-awaited park opens in North Brooklyn
Soak up the remaining summer sun while you still can! If you’re in North Brooklyn, there’s (finally) a new waterfront park for you to do just that.
New York has a place for everyone // Nueva York tiene un lugar para todos
As an immigrant to the US, this writer feels at home in the green spaces and parks of NYC.
A weekend activity guide to art and nature around NYC
A variety of projects, parks, and art shows currently on display provide viewers with an interactive way to explore nature without leaving New York City.
Cool off with Water-On-the-Go
Stay cool and hydrated in the sweltering summer heat with NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Water-On-the-Go Program featuring rotating portable drinking fountains throughout the city.