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Water

George Trakas at the Water’s Edge: Newtown Creek

Artist and longtime creek explorer George Trakas shows us around the Nature Walk he designed at Newtown Creek.

 

Energy and Mobility

The energy revolution in the waterways is only beginning. Locally, the currents along this stretch of the East River make it a logical place to start.

East River Power

An illustrated slide show about tidal in-stream energy conversion and what New Yorkers need to know about its potential to redraw the map of power generation in the city.

The Floating Pool: Ann Buttenwieser

Ann Buttenwieser, founder of the Neptune Foundation, talks about the unconventional waterfront amenity she helped bring to Hunts Point, the only community district in New York City without access to a public pool.

The Floating Pool: Jonathan Kirschenfeld

Jonathan Kirschenfeld, architect, talks about the unconventional waterfront amenity he helped bring to Hunts Point, the only community district in New York City without access to a public pool.