Sol LeWitt Retrospective Turns New York’s City Hall Park Into a Public Art Garden

Sol LeWitt Retrospective Turns New York’s City Hall Park Into a Public Art Garden

City Hall Park may not be as big and glamorous as many of New York City's other green spaces, but the beautiful historic park is having its moment in the spotlight. The first outdoor retrospective of "Sol LeWitt: Structures 1965-2006" takes place in City Hall Park and is supported by the Public Art Fund. LeWitt was an artist who practiced many art forms, including photography, painting, sculpture and drawing, and the 27 works on display until December 3rd demonstrate some of the ideas behind the master’s work.
 

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Massive Fuel Cell Could Put NYC’s City Hall Off the Grid

Massive Fuel Cell Could Put NYC’s City Hall Off the Grid

City Hall may be getting a green makeover. Officials are currently finalizing plans for a massive fuel cell for the landmark building after a proposal to build rooftop solar panels was rejected. Housed in a large, green box on City Hall’s north side, the 100-kilowatt cell will generate enough energy to power the entire historic building. The electricity produced will significantly reduce the city’s costs and CO2 emissions by replacing the oil and coal-produced energy provided by the grid. But will the plan get through the city’s red tape? Or will it suffer the same fate as the proposed solar panels?



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NYC Public Schools Receive Funding For Student Gardens

NYC Public Schools Receive Funding For Student Gardens

As part of a new program, Grow to Learn: The Citywide School Gardens Initiative, 29 NYC public schools will receive $2000 in grants from GrowNYC and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC, in an effort to promote the creation of sustainable school gardens.

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