First Park is an open art park that serves the Lower East Side community by engaging with contemporary artists, designers and architects through a series of programs that activate this public space, scheduled from May 1st thru Oct. 1st
In 2010, the Friends of the Bogardus Garden (FBG) worked with NYC DOT to create a pedestrian plaza along Hudson Street between Chambers and Reade Streets, adjacent to the Bogardus Garden. DOT provided over 4,000 SF of road space, planters, and tables/chairs. FBG painted the street, added the plantings, and now maintains the public space, as well as host community event in the plaza throughout the year. Learn more about Friends of the Bogardus Garden: http://bogardusgarden.org/ To hear an audio piece and history of the plaza: http://beta.broadcastr.com/Echo.html?audioId=1723483-1
What began in the late 1990 as the Campaign for the New Madison Square Park, a public-private partnership that raised $6 million in public and private funds to redesign the ailing park, is now Madison Square Park Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization committed solely to preserving, protecting and programming one of New York City’s most beloved jewel box parks. Madison Square Park, a seven-acre urban oasis, is located in the heart of Manhattan’s Flatiron District at 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues. The Conservancy raises the funds that support lush and brilliant horticulture, park maintenance, park security and a variety of free cultural programs for all ages. Through a public-private partnership with the City of New York Parks Department, the Conservancy funds approximately 98% of the cost of park maintenance and 100% of the cost of security and cultural programs. The cost of operating the Park and its programs exceeds $3 million annually. Media coverage credits the Conservancy’s work with fueling the resurgence of the Flatiron District and Madison Square neighborhood.
The new World Trade Center complex will have a total of 6 buildings including: - 5 new skyscrapers (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 WTC) - #7 World Trade Center (opened May 2006) - A National September 11 Memorial & Museum - The World Trade Center Transportation Hub - A Retail Complex - A Performing Arts Center Wikipedia URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Center_site Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer : The World Trade Center Complex is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.