in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
It was a beautiful day today in New York, the warmest day of late, around 85 degrees. And yet, the fountain plaza was oddly quiet. Four empty tree pits lead to an overwhelming lack of … Read more…
What is happening at Brooklyn Bridge Park and the “non-profit” that runs it, the “under attack” Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, encapsulates issues that inevitably occur once an organization like this is put in charge: a … Read more…
Brick Underground, “Real Estate. Real Life. Real New York,” released this week their compilation of “25 Best NYC Neighborhood Blogs of 2016” and Washington Square Park Blog is included on the list. There are so … Read more…
A unique “drawing-a-day project” launched by artist Nick Golebiewski has breathed life in a new way to locations in New York City featuring a hybrid mix of illustration and photography. Dubbed Nick’s Lunchbox Service, the … Read more…
UpdatedStop along Greenwich Village’s West 8th Street on Saturday, May 14th as the block is closed off to traffic for live music, food & beer, crafts & more. Plus there’s an opportunity to adopt wonderful … Read more…
Does it seem like everyone knew May 4th would have been Jane Jacobs’ 100th birthday? The coverage was pretty extensive in the week preceding her birth date, and then I noted that Google put Jacobs … Read more…
Writer Henry James used Washington Square as the name and setting for probably his most well–known novel published in 1881; it was also one of his least favorite books he’d written. James grew up nearby … Read more…
Will Washington Square Park Become Uber–Regimented like Madison Square Park with introduction of Park Enforcement Patrol “Step Up Sergeant?” For a few years now, voices around Washington Square Park, some louder than others, have complained … Read more…