Con Edison looks to provide solar power benefits to low-income New Yorkers
The power of the sun is out of reach for many low-income New Yorkers who might want the environmental and economic benefits of solar energy but don't own a rooftop or lack the financial resources to...
View ArticleThirsty 'Sponge Park' soaks up nasty stormwater from Gowanus Canal
Related: dlandstudio’s Sponge Park will be a natural filtration system for the Gowanus Canal The $1.4 million project was funded by the variety of city and regional agencies through grants, which...
View ArticleThe sad reason why no one is actually allowed to enter this 'public' garden
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View ArticleFamily of Queens coyotes set to be trapped and euthanized
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View ArticleHammocks suspended from giant arches invite you to experience the Flatiron...
Flatiron Sky-Line, Flatiron Sky-Line Flatiron Partnership is announcing the winner of its 3rd annual competition to identify an installation to anchor the "23 Days" activities in the North Public...
View ArticleBizarre subway-themed apartment building pops up in Bushwick
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View ArticleThis revolutionary 7-in-1 table is the only one you'll ever need in your...
NextDesk launched the NextDesk Flex, a power-adjustable table designed to be used in living rooms and small spaces. The NextDesk Flex is the world’s first living room table created with the technology...
View ArticleMohonk Preserve commits to using 100% clean energy
While most people may equate New York City with skyscrapers and concrete, a lot of the state is actually nature-based. The Mohonk Preserve is a New York State gem. The nature preserve is 8,000 acres of...
View Article550-sq-ft Greenwich Village studio goes big on bold patterns
Related: Minimalist Greenwich Village loft makes smart use of its 500 square feet Via Apartment Therapy
View ArticleMiniature Manhattan studio comes with pre-installed Murphy bed and lots of...
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View ArticleWhat's the deal with this apple tree growing out of a car on the High Line?
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View ArticleCar-free zone proposed for Williamsburg's Grand Street during L Train shutdown
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View ArticleCome eat free food from this floating edible forest before it sets sail again
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View ArticleA heavenly 490-square-foot 'urban cottage' in Hell's Kitchen
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View ArticleNew initiative aims to convert NYC's worst playgrounds into vibrant green spaces
Related: Rapper 50 Cent’s community garden offers a green alternative to juvenile detention “New York Road Runners is thrilled to launch this partnership with The Trust for Public Land and we look...
View ArticleCornell Tech unveils new renderings for hotel and education center on...
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View ArticleWorld's tallest modular building is now open - see inside
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View ArticleGet a free UberPOOL ride when you shop small businesses on November 26
Related: Uber's new uberPOOL feature lets you share rides with strangers + Small Business Saturday + Uber Images courtesy of AP Images for American Express
View ArticleBMW MINI and nARCHITECTS' new creative hub and free working space nears...
The architects of the Carmel Place micro apts in Manhattan, nArchitects, are now taking their mult-disciplinary talents to warehouse renovation. Their latest project, a creative hub called A/D/O will...
View ArticleSneak a peek inside the beautiful new model apartment at Pacific Park's 550...
the first completed apartment at Brooklyn’s biggest megaproject, Pacific Park, is nearly ready for its opening and I wanted to share the images to see if you'd be interested in covering the newly...
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