Why Grand Central Works

Vishaan Chakrabarti walks through one of the city's favorite spaces. His reflections range from design details to regional economics to the relationship between infrastructure and density.

The Omnibus Roundup – Chinatown legos, Coney, Atlantic Yards, movies to see

The Omnibus Roundup – Nehemiah, Bronx modern, CUP, secure spaces

The Omnibus Roundup – mayoral control, city of water, augmented reality, predatory equity

The Omnibus Roundup – Gowanus photos and video, cars, and urban farms in SF

A Walk with Frank Duffy

Frank Duffy and Rosalie Genevro reflect on the buildings of Lower Manhattan, critically assessing what our use of commercial space can tell us about our changing city.

The Omnibus Roundup – July 4th, Javits, Coney, the Tube, Superfund

The Omnibus Roundup – Goo Gone, toxic creeks, megaprojects

The Omnibus Roundup – Coney, infrastructure, BRT, taxi sharing & global street food

The Roundup keeps you up to date with topics we’ve featured, and other goings on at the intersection of design and New York City’s built environment. After public consideration of competing visions for Coney Island's future, the City's plan for the iconic seaside

Queens Plaza: Infrastructure Reframed

Sandro Marpillero, Linda Pollak and Margie Ruddick share perspectives on their transformation of Queens Plaza, recasting the relationship between ecology, art and infrastructure.