Forum: Streets as Public Spaces: A New Vision From Germany
A consummate observer of city life and public space and a 30-year friend of the Project for Public Spaces, Rolf Monheim is one of the foremost experts on retail streets, parking management, traffic calming, access management strategies, and planning for walking and cycling. After a presentation, we will have a discussion directly addressing issues relevant to NYC.
May 20, 2007
Forum: Creating Sustainable Communities Through Public Spaces: Sharing Experiences With Europe
The Project for Public Spaces has enjoyed a long working relationship with the Environmental Partnership, the largest environmental foundation in Central Europe, with programs in six countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria). Together with the partnership, PPS have introduced placemaking through training courses and demonstration projects. Leaders from the partnership will discuss their programs and acheivements in public spaces over the past 15 years.
May 20, 2007
Panel: Climate Change in NYC: Designing and Building for What’s to Come
According to Columbia University's Center for Climate Systems Research, the sea level around New York City may rise more than two feet by the year 2080. In addition, "flooding by major storms would inundate many low-lying neighborhoods and shut down the metropolitan transportation system with much greater frequency." Increases in average temperature in the same period are predicted to be between 4 and 10 degrees. The impact on the city's infrastructure will be profound.
May 20, 2007
Upper Manhattan Bike Tour
Bike the upper reaches of Manhattan to learn about the recreational resources, historic landmarks, and vistas from the highlands. Ride ends at a waterfront cafe (La Marina).
May 20, 2007
Center for an Urban Future Gala
The Center for an Urban Future and City Limits present ...
May 20, 2007
Waterfront Greenway Planning Workshop for Greenpoint & Williamsburg
Eleven miles of the waterfront bikeway have been planned. Your three miles have not. Come out and make it happen!
May 20, 2007
Auto-Free New York: Preliminary Results – Price Matters Study
Combining Manhattan CBD cordon tolls with free or reduced fare public transit, a report by George Haikalis, project manager.
May 20, 2007
Remarks by George Monbiot, Author of “Heat: How to Stop the Planet From Burning”
"Whether it's climate change, road deaths, consumption worship, or state violence, Monbiot is insightful, incisive and ahead of the curve. No one should miss this rare opportunity to hear him speak in NYC." -- Charles Komanoff, co-founder, Carbon Tax Center, Streetsblog contributor.
May 18, 2007
Central Park Traffic Calming Ride
Cyclists will ride side-by-side around the park's loop drive in a nonconfrontational ride to slow down car traffic during the hours the park is open to cars.
May 16, 2007