Now that New York City owns Governor's Island, these plans capture the imagination of New Yorkers. (via Curbed) The New York Times invited readers to submit their wild ideas as well. Peep that slideshow here.The Grey Group's relocation to and makeover of the 1909 landmark building at 200 Fifth Ave - a one time toy center - in the Flatiron District is profiled in "Mix It Up"in April's Metropolis Magazine.
The New York Times ran this piece about Bolinas, CA where a town moratorium on issuing water meters has effectively capped development. I think this is genius. Water is really limited, so it's a legal restriction; this should be used in many more Western towns who struggle with growth.
This week, Patrice Frey's PreservationNation piece in her series "Old Homes in a Sustainable World" Takes the Long View on Renewable Energy.
Brooklynology offers this adorable piece about Brooklyn's flower, the forcythia. The borough even had a Forcythia Queen!
Put Down Roots! Million Tree giveaway continues this weekend - locations include Bowne House, Flushing, Queens; Putnam Triangle, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn; Snug Harbor, Staten Island; Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx.
At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden it is Hanami, the month-long cherry blossom celebration. Check here for events, culminating the first weekend in May with Sakura Matsuri, for what's abloom and what's doin'.
In Fort Greene, Habana Outpost will be opening its gate for the season come Saturday with its annual Earth Day Expo!
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