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The Robin Hood Library at Bronx P.S. 69

Following last week’s panel discussion on the Robin Hood Library Initiative, we take an in-depth look at the library of P.S. 69 in the Bronx.

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Tonight! A panel discussion on the Robin Hood Library Initiative

Next week we will bring you a first hand look at the design of the library at P.S. 69 in the Bronx, one of over 50 public schools in the five boroughs that participated in the Robin Hood Library Initiative. Tonight, don’t miss a unique chance to hear from administrators, educators and architects. The Architectural…

The Omnibus Roundup – NYU, rezonings, openings and gorgeous traffic visualizations

Traffic in Lisbon – emphasis on sluggish areas from Pedro M Cruz on Vimeo.

It’s been a week of big projects, big plans, and big ideas.

New York University has announced the NYU 2031 plan, an anticipated 40% growth of the institution in the city over the…

The Omnibus Roundup – Plazas, Ice Heart, Omni-updates, Novabus, Olympics, pirates and liquid glass

Midtown loungers and lunchers rejoice!  Despite rumors last week that the Broadway pedestrian plazas had not met expectations, this week city officials announced that the partial closure of seven city blocks to autos will be permanent. Traffic congestion goals were only met partially, with 7% overall…

The East Harlem School at Exodus House

Architect Peter Gluck and EHS co-founder Ivan Hageman introduce us to a distinctive independent middle school and discuss why the design of learning environments matters.

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The Omnibus Roundup – Haiti, Spielberg, Kingsbridge, Edible Schoolyards, and spruced up construction sheds

Photo via core77

As week two of rescue and recovery began in Haiti, the design community began to weigh in on what shape reconstruction should take. But before that can take place, what Haiti needs most of all is money. The best intentions do not…

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