NYC’s annual River to River Festival helps make the sweltering summer a little more bearable. The festival features an eclectic mix of free events, including performances, interactive workshops, and family friendly activities.
We know that Manhattan is an island surrounded by water, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Take some time this summer to explore the city’s waterways and learn more about both the green and blue spaces of New York.
From mid-May to mid-October, the Hudson River Greenway’s Downtown Boathouse (located at Pier 96 and Pier 40) offers short escapes from the hustle and bustle in the form of free kayaking sessions.
As progress on the much-delayed Second Avenue subway line creeps along, what do they do with all the material, called ‘muck,’ excavated from the site? In fact, the New York that we know and love today is the result of recycled muck being put to good use.
One of the city’s most cherished public spaces, Rockaway Beach is undergoing significant redevelopment. Started in the fall of 2010 and on-track to be completed…
In recent news, the East River Blueway project has taken a significant step forward. The project was previously mentioned here in reference to a planning…
(Image via NYTimes) While all those dots in the above image may look like birds traveling north in a V-formation, they are really proposed…
CIVITAS calls for dramatic and original concepts for the east side’s waterfront park.
“Plus Pool is a floating pool in the river for everyone. The most important aspect of the design is that it filters river water through the pool’s walls.”
Waterfront Map – New York City Department of City PlanningParks, esplanades and other publicly-accessible spaces on the waterfront provide opportunities for waterfront recreation, sight-seeing, events…
Can’t Eliminate an Invasive Species? Try Eating It. An , the lionfish is devastating reef fish populations along the Florida coast and into the Caribbean.…
MWA Presents City of Water Day – Festival Home On the Water, For the Water Saturday, July 16, 2011 • 10am to 4pm Presented by…
The Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance is the voice of over 500 organizations with ties to our regional waterways. Discover who is doing what on the waterfront…
Urban Omnibus » Jury Picks: Sketch120 Greenpoint EditionAt the end of March, we told you about last month’s Sketch120: Greenpoint Edition, this year’s Design in…