The Omnibus Roundup — Tech Capital, Friendly Fourth Ave, Greenpoint Greenhouse, End of Amtrak, and NYC’s Bike War
THE NEXT TECH CAPITAL: NYC This past March, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) solicited a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) to global research institutions for ideas to establish a future “applied science and engineering research campus” somewhere in New York City. NYCEDC received 18 proposals from top schools that included...
The Omnibus Roundup – NYC Solar Map, +Pool, Urban Camping, City Glimpses and More
NYC SOLAR MAP A new interactive map was launched by New York City Solar America City Partnership, led by Sustainable CUNY, to show the potential NYC has for solar panel placement. Showing both existing solar...
The Omnibus Roundup – Festival Weekend, Taxi of Tomorrow and Mobile Neon
FESTIVAL OF IDEAS FOR THE NEW CITY: THIS WEEKEND! There's so much happening this weekend at the Festival of Ideas for the New City! Check out our more in-depth coverage of the event and below, some of the weekend's highlights: THE OMNIBUS BOOTH We hope you've caught sight of our 50 Ideas for the New City Posters around town...
The Omnibus Roundup – Plug-in Cruise Ships, Air Quality, Spring Blooms, Dreamhouse, Burble Bup and Happenings
CRUISE SHIPS TO PLUG-IN AT RED HOOK The New York Times City Room reports that the Queen Mary 2 and other large ships will be required to plug in to giant electrical sockets in the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting in 2012. This marks a major win for the residents of Red Hook, who have been fighting...
Recap | A Potluck Under Bamboo
Public space enthusiasts meet under the bamboo of the 590 Madison Avenue Atrium.