The ongoing development of Freshkills Park is one of the most ambitious public works projects in the history of New York City, using state of the art ecological restoration techniques in an extraordinary setting for recreation, public art, and environmental investigation.
Learn more about the infrastructure that makes the park possible from Laura Truettner, Manager for Park Development.
In this class at the Brooklyn Brainery, the development, decline, and rebirth of the Brooklyn waterfront, from 19th century port to 21st century playground.
Co-organized by the National Academy and CIVITAS, Art, Design and the Urban Environment is a discussion series that explores how artists and architects—as well as activists, grassroots organizers, scientists, urban planners, and city agencies—can work together to improve urban environments in meaningful ways.
New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife. From falcons and salamanders, to deer and seals, wildlife viewing opportunities exist year-round in all of our parks.
This time of year is perfect to spot migrating birds and waterfowl which will call our parks home for the winter. Wildlife viewing is a perfect activity for any age.
Woods? In Manhattan?
View tumbling cascades, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools in Central Park’s largest woodland area, a landscape designed to offer a forest retreat right in Manhattan.
Ever wondered how the Brooklyn Bridge Park was created? Have you never been to Brooklyn Bridge Park? In either case, this is a great opportunity to explore a wonderful green space in NYC and learn how it came to life!
Join the NYC Compost Project to learn how to reduce your waste and create “black gold” for your garden by composting leaves, kitchen scraps, garden…
Fifth annual Sneak ‘Peak’ of Freshkills Park!
Experience live music, kayaking, a free bike share, kite flying, walking tours, scientific talks, rock climbing wall, public art and more! If you’ve never been to Freshkills Park – this is the day to visit!
This event is free and free shuttles will run from the Staten Island Ferry to the park for those coming via public transit and free parking is available at 250 Wild Avenue.
The Five Thousand Pound Life: Land addresses the need to consider settlement patterns and competing land uses in new ways given the reality of climate change.
City Atlas spoke with one of the designers of the Big U about the design philosophy behind the Big U, the process of working with the community, and what New York City can learn from Copenhagen.
The High Line Teen Arts Council (TAC) has been working all spring to host this night of music, dancing, art, and other fun activities for teens only. Our talented teens pick the theme, curate the music, create the art, and transform the High Line.
Historian Thomas Campanella will explore the forgotten “back story” to the 1939 New York World’s Fair, which began with US Congressman Sol Bloom’s effort to create a great permanent exposition in Brooklyn’s Marine Park to celebrate the bicentennial of George Washington.
In celebration of the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the World’s Fairs, Tomorrow’s World will include never before exhibited vintage images from the Parks Photo Archive and private collections that illustrate the dynamic evolution and conversion of a vast industrial wasteland into New York City’s fourth largest park.
City Atlas attended the Adventures NYC 10 Year Anniversary Weekend in Central Park, where there was kayaking, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and more.
Scarecrow is a new site-specific installation by artist Žilvinas Kempinas and the largest installation in Socrates’ 28-year history that activates the invisible forces of nature.
Come to a celebration of music and summer. As part of Make Music New York, Friends of the High Line will present bluegrass tunes among the tall grass of the park.
This is a chance to go canoeing in the Bronx’s Crotona Park with the Urban Park Rangers.
Discover how to “read” buildings for information about the City’s growth and development and look at the city’s architecture from a design perspective in this 2-hour walking tour. You’ll never walk down the street the same way again!