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Central Park to undergo $150M LEED Gold-targeted redesign

To cap the Central Park Conservancy’s 40-year renewal of Central Park, the nonprofit has unveiled designs to...

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Sustainable Central Park with energy-producing trees unveiled for Ho Chi Minh City

Laboratory for Vision Architecture (LAVA) and Australian design practice Aspect Studios have won an international...

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Recently unearthed evidence indicates that Central Park may have come close to not existing

Two centuries ago, surveyor John Randel, Jr. was charged with the job of laying out New York City's future grid...

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How Earth Day came to be

Happy Earth Day! Today is the day that many of us will contemplate our concerns over climate change, environmental...

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6 wonderful places to see spring bloom in NYC

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Arguably our favorite garden in the city, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an ideal place...

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Two-story penthouse at One57 becomes the most expensive condo ever sold in New York City

The 10,923-square-foot condo is housed in the luxurious mixed-used building on West 57th between Sixth and Seventh...

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Pitch a Tent Right in the City at These Urban Camping Sites in NYC

Did you know that there's no need to trek all the way upstate to go camping? Whether it's waking up to birds chirping...

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PHOTOS: The New Tavern on the Green is Aiming for LEED Silver Certification

As most New Yorkers now know from reading the numerous anticipatory articles about the re-opening, Tavern On The...

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Do You Agree with Liam Neeson’s Stance About Horse-Drawn Carriages in NYC?

It looks like actor Liam Neeson is not "Taken" with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts to ban horse-drawn carriages...

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Squirrels Were Introduced to U.S. Parks to “Maintain People’s Health and Sanity”

"SQUIRREL!" Have you ever wondered why parks and other urban green spaces are filled with squirrels? Well, Etienne...

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Sea Mirror: Yann Kersalé’s Dazzling LED and Heliostat Installation Opens in Sydney

Sea Mirror, also called Miroir de Mer, is Yann Kersalé's newest light project for Sydney. The permanent installation...

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Super-Skinny Skyscraper Taller Than the Empire State Building Gets Approval for Midtown NYC

It’s skinny, it's taller than the Empire State Building and it’s coming to Midtown. SHoP Architects’ super-slim,...

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SHoP Architects Designs a Super-Skinny “Stairway to Heaven” Skyscraper for Midtown NYC

SHoP Architects recently unveiled their skinniest design yet, a 1,350-ft.-tall skyscraper measuring a mere 42...

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Custom-Made Designer Trash Bins Pop Up in NYC Parks

Ignacio Ciocchini is Vice President of Design for the Bryant Park Corporation non-profit, and the creator of the...

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6 Perfect Picnic Spots to Visit in NYC

Alley Pond Park You’ll find plenty of space to lay back and enjoy the beauty of nature at this 600 acre park...

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6 Marvelous Green Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day in NYC

Savor Spa Mani/Pedi Kick your day off by treating mom to an organic manicure and pedicure at Savor Spa in the...

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10 Eco-Tastic Earth Day Activities to Do in New York City!

Eco-Chick.com’s Sustainable Spring Fashion Party Get a head start on your Earth Day party plans in style! Eco-Chick.com will...

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Franco Recchia Creates Amazing Microchip Cities from Recycled Computer Parts

Getting a first-hand look at the guts of your computer usually means something's gone horribly wrong, but when...

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Tavern on the Green to Reopen with a Local and More Affordable Menu

The New York City Parks Department has announced that Philadelphia-based firm Emerald Green Group will spearhead...

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12-Acre Grand Park Set to Open This Weekend in Downtown Los Angeles

After two years of construction a 12 acre strip of downtown Los Angeles has been transformed into a multi-functional...

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Warm, Dry Weather Raises Brush Fire Concerns in NYC

Smoke from the Fresh Kills brush fire in Staten Island As temperatures continue to rise (um, a high of 86 today?!)...

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Buffalo Bayou’s Subterranean Cistern Could Become an Underground Performance Venue

Originally the Buffalo Bayou Partnership planned to turn the underground space into either a mulch storage or a...

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Central Park’s Historic Tavern on the Green is Getting a Modern Glass Cube Concession Area

The chic and historic Tavern on the Green restaurant in Central Park shuttered its exclusive doors in 2009, but...

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Crazy Subterranean Portal Under Central Park Records NYC’s Biggest Historical Moments

It isn't easy to understand Kamuda's project until you take a closer look at some of his renders. In a way, the...

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6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Enjoy Autumn in NYC!

image © Ed Yourdon via Creative Common Enjoy the Fall Foliage As the leaves change colors and fall to the ground,...

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West Coast Central Park is a Verdant Patchwork Quilt of Greenery at Playa Vista

Michael Maltzen Architects collaborated with landscape architect James Burnett to design the park as part of the...

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World’s Largest Landfill Transformed into Freshkills Park 3X the Size of Central Park

Sure, we all love Central Park, but Freshkills Park is set to eclipse it in both size and the wide range of recreational...

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