by superadmin | May 5, 2022
Image and logo source: https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/news.html?news_id=529
| Country |
United States |
| City |
New York City |
| Name |
Green Thumb |
| Date |
1995 |
| Description of the project |
“GreenThumb was initiated in response to the city’s financial crisis of the 1970s, which resulted in the abandonment of public and private land. The majority of GreenThumb gardens were derelict vacant lots renovated by volunteers.
These community gardens, now managed by neighborhood residents, provide important green space, thus improving air quality, bio–diversity, and the well–being of residents. But gardens aren’t just pretty spaces; they’re also important community resources.
GreenThumb provides programming and material support to over 550 community gardens in New York City. Workshops, which are the access point for supplies, are held every month of the year, covering gardening basics to more advanced farming and community organizing topics.”
https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/about.html |
| Urban Co-Governance |
Moderate |
| Enabling State |
Moderate |
| Pooling |
Moderate |
| Experimentalism |
Weak |
| Tech Justice |
Weak |
| Project Website |
https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/ |
| References, sources, contact person(s) |
Interview
Contact : greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov |
New York City
by superadmin | May 4, 2022
Image source: https://medium.com/nyc-mayors-office-of-the-cto/nyc
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NYC
by test | Jul 26, 2018
Image source : http://www.pluspool.org/
| Country |
United State |
| City |
New York City |
| Name |
Plus Pool |
| Date |
2000 |
| Description of the project |
‘Reclaimed water’ via proprietary technology to allow for social reclaiming as a space for human activity at large scale. Plus Pool, was first proposed in 2010, it’s a floating pool with the ‘World’s First’ filtration mechanism to remove bacteria and contaminants through the concentric layers of filtration materials that make up the walls of the pool itself – leaving 9,000 square feet of clean, safe and swimmable river water in the pool.
“Like a giant strainer dropped into the river, + POOL is designed to clean up to half a million gallons of water every single day. The layered filtration system incrementally removes bacteria and contaminants to ensure nothing but clean, swimmable water that meets both city and state standards. No chemicals, no additives, just natural river water.”
Location to be determined – will be in East River close to downtown Brooklyn. Final site selection is set to be announced later this year, and completion is set for 2019.+Pool (members
+Pool (members of Family New York and PlayLab), external partners helping with design (ARUP, IDEO, Columbia University etc.); little involvement from City though to scale it up; working to get permits etc. but ‘getting permission’ rather than partnerships.
Environmental reclamation: reclaiming dirty water and reclaiming underutilized space (similar to ‘opportunistic proximity) |
| Urban Co-Governance |
Moderate |
| Enabling State |
Weak |
| Pooling |
Moderate |
| Experimentalism |
Moderate |
| Tech Justice |
Weak |
| Project Website |
http://www.pluspool.org/ |
| References, sources, contact person(s) |
info@pluspool.org |
New York City
by test | Jul 26, 2018
Image source : https://www.timessquarenyc.org/
| Country |
United State |
| City |
New York City |
| Name |
Time Square Alliance |
| Date |
1992 |
| Description of the project |
Times Square used to be gridlocked with yellow cabs and black S.U.V.s., it had no square — even though, for decades, pedestrians vastly outnumbered motorists passing through the area: 90 percent of the users were being squished into just over 10 percent of the area. This was also the case for cyclists who since the early 90s chose this same very spot in Times Square to raise their bikes over their heads and claim for safer bike infrastructure – bike lanes, bridge access and green infrastructure that most cities around the world already were enjoying.
Eventually, after much persistence, a big portion of Times Square is now an auto-free zone. The pedestrianization of Times Square was the flagship to get many of the city’s parks and plazas in far better shape than they were before, but reclaiming space alone is not sufficient to create the sort of vibrant public plaza we’d all like. That requires real stewardship. Civic culture needs cultivating and curating. Unless we do so, public space can become a public nuisance.
The Times Square Alliance was founded in 1992, it works to promote the creativity, energy, and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life. In addition to providing core neighborhood services with its Public Safety Officers and Sanitation Associates, the Alliance promotes local businesses; encourages economic development and public improvements; co-coordinates numerous major events in Times Square (including the annual New Year’s Eve and Solstice in Times Square celebrations); and advocates on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality-of-life issues. The Alliance is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, accepts tax-deductible contributions, and is governed by a large, voluntary Board of Directors.
The Alliance’s public space programs are aimed at improving the street level experience, reducing pedestrian congestion, encouraging high-quality private-sector design, and exhibiting exciting temporary public art – reinforcing Times Square’s status as the Crossroads of the World. |
| Urban Co-Governance |
Moderate |
| Enabling State |
Moderate |
| Pooling |
Strong |
| Experimentalism |
Moderate |
| Tech Justice |
Moderate |
| Project Website |
Times Square NYC : https://www.timessquarenyc.org/ |
| References, sources, contact person(s) |
Times Square NYC : https://www.timessquarenyc.org/
Contact : Info@TimesSquareNYC.org |
times square
by test | Jul 26, 2018
Image source: http://16beavergroup.org/
| Country |
United States |
| City |
New York City |
| Name |
16 Beaver |
| Date |
1999 |
| Description of the project |
16 Beaver is a collective sustaining space maintained by residents as a place of work and other cultural activities. Since 1999, 16Beaver has organized presentations, readings, discussions, screenings, and panels with/by artists, curators, thinkers, writers, and activists. The ideas for all events and activities come from residents, friends or people who the community has an interested in.
For fifteen years, 16 Beaver operated without any funding. Four years ago, they had a problem with their lease which required them to start asking for donations. Whoever wants to make a donation to the space can do so with a tax-deductible donation. No member gets paid for their work. All the funding goes into maintaining the space.
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| Urban Co-Governance |
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| Enabling State |
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| Pooling |
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| Experimentalism |
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| Tech Justice |
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| Project Website |
http://16beavergroup.org |
| References, sources, contact person(s) |
info@16beavergroup.org |
16 Beaver St, New York, NY
