LES gets a Big U: architecture + culture = resilience
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.
Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride
Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and partners for a 40-mile bike ride along the Brooklyn-Queens waterfronts. For those who are not biking, there is also an opportunity to join GrowNYC’s Office of Recycling Outreach & Education (OROE) as a volunteer and help spread recycling vibes at the Epic Ride.
Reimagining the city’s edge
New waterfront projects lead the way in mitigating the risks of climate change and building coastal resiliency.
Exploring the archipelago of New York City by canoe and kayak
“To experience the river in such close proximity and juxtaposed with Manhattan’s skyscrapers is profound.”
Celebrate reimagining the waterfront
Join CIVITAS for an opening reception celebrating the new Reimagining the Waterfront exhibition location at a local Upper East Side beer store and tasting room,…
Vermont Sail Freight Project sails into New York City
A sailboat, filled with local produce and other goods, sails from Vermont to New York City, delivering its Northeast Kingdom bounty along the way.
Designing a new water’s edge for the Upper East Side and Harlem
A community-organized panel discussion addresses tissues surrounding the redevelopment of the East River Esplanade.
Does New York need a new scale model?
How can the public best visualize New York City — and surrounding coastline — changing in the years after Hurricane Sandy? A proposal for a scale model of the city and waterfront.
River-filtered floating pool aims for 2016
+ Pool, the dauntless and brilliant crowd-sourced river pool project, moves a step closer to reality.
Brooklyn Bridge Beach now fully funded
Brooklyn Bridge Beach, designed by WXY, will allow New Yorkers, visitors, and all public to kayak and swim in wading pools of filtered riverwater.
Time’s Up Coney Island Cyclone Ride
The Cyclone Ride goes to Coney Island Amusement Park (Brooklyn) from Manhattan. We should get there just in time for fireworks! This is a casual…
Time’s Up Beach Ride
BEACH RIDE Bike ride to Rockaway Queens beaches. Bring swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, food and/or money for food, lock for bike, or leave your bike on…
Little Red Lighthouse Swim: Largest 10K swim in the United States
The Little Red Lighthouse may be little but the Little Red Lighthouse Swim isn’t! It is one of NYC Swim’s oldest and most popular events.…
Governors Island Jazz Age Lawn Party
Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invite you to the beloved Jazz Age Lawn Party — a dream of the 1920s nestled right in the heart…
Sunset Rides: Free Rockaway Beach Spin Class
Spin your way into shape with Sunset Rides. A free Rockaway Beach spin class that provides beautiful views and popular music! Please bring a water…
Fresh Creek Nature Preserve Canoeing (intermediate level)
Come canoe the beautiful Fresh Creek Nature Preserve! The Urban Park Rangers will assist you in your canoeing adventure! The beautiful preserve consists of 56…
Flushing Meadows Corona Park Canoeing (intermediate level)
Interested in Canoeing but don’t want to commit to a long drive? Come join the Urban Park Rangers canoeing adventure in Flushing Meadows Corona Park,…