Omnibus meet-up #2 was a hit!  Nearly 50 people came out to join the teams from Urban Omnibus, the Design Trust for Public Space, and WNYC’s Cityscapes for a fascinating exploration of the Grand Concourse and a delicious potluck meal in Joyce Kilmer Park.  Omnibus author and WNYC blogger Andrew Blum kicked off the evening with a welcoming introduction, followed by Design Trust Executive Director Deborah Marton, who provided an update on the ongoing Grand Concourse ideas competition, sponsored by the Design Trust and the Bronx Museum of the Arts (currently in its final stage of review).

Lifelong Concourse resident Sam Goodman, historian/raconteur/tour-guide-extraordinaire (not to mention urban planner with the Bronx Borough President’s office), then led us in and out of courtyards and lobbies, around corners and across streets, talking design, economics, culture, and history.  He is one knowledgeable dude.  Big thanks to Sam!

A selection of photos are posted below, but check out Flickr for more – please add yours if you came along! Just tag them urbanomnibus.

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Photos by Varick Shute