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Updated 4:44 p.m.: Mystery exists around the evolution of $1 Million New York University pledged to the Washington Square Park redesign project before construction began in 2007. It was believed that money came forth in … Read more…
Washington Square Park has been run and managed by the New York City Parks Department for many years, not handed over to a private entity to run and manage as is the case at many … Read more…
Still so many questions* about the Washington Square Park private conservancy, the way it was formed, the information that was intentionally withheld from the public, and what the plans are going forward for the so-called (self-dubbed) … Read more…
If you have been wondering what would happen next, after the Community Board meeting earlier this year where the Washington Square Park Conservancy answered some questions – tho’ not fully (and continued to dodge others), come to … Read more…
Documents (this is a work-in-progress page as of Oct 7 2014): NYU_money_meeting_notes_washington_sq_conservancy_chronological_order
As artist/activist Robert Lederman commented in relation to this piece: “Non-profit sure is profitable!” Sunday, April 6th New York Post: Nonprofit parks executives get big paydays as city funds lag by Kate Briquelet These park honchos … Read more…
This is Part III in a series. To catch up, please see Part I and Part II. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the March 5th Community Board 2 committee meeting addressing Washington Square Park and … Read more…
Updated 3/21 (see ‘Added note’ under Budget) This is a report-back of Community Board 2 Parks Committee’s meeting on March 5th, 2014 in which Washington Square Park and Washington Square Park Conservancy were discussed. Continued from … Read more…
This will be in two three parts. WSP Blog Ed. note: When I heard that Manhattan Community Board 2’s response to the information this blog obtained via FOIL (which I first began documenting here in November … Read more…
My report-back piece on the meeting is coming shortly! A few unanticipated factors got in the way, apologies. In the meantime, if you haven’t seen The Villager piece, check it out. The Villager: Conservancy, C.B. … Read more…
Apologies for lack of posting lately! I will pick up the pace this coming week. In the meantime, thankful that others are covering the issue, especially The Villager! This week’s Villager (February 20, 2014) features … Read more…
RESCHEDULED! Wednesday, March 5th, 6:30 p.m. Community Board 2 Parks Committee Revisits (sort of) Washington Square Park Conservancy; conservancy founders are scheduled to appear with an “update” on their “activities” and chance for questions. Please attend! … Read more…
THE MEETING OF COMMUNITY BOARD 2’S PARKS COMMITTEE SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 5TH, ADDRESSING (sort of) THE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY HAS BEEN CANCELLED/POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. It will be rescheduled for later this … Read more…
A lot happening surrounding the Park as questions swirl around the private conservancy pushed through at Washington Square Park by an intricate web of deception. If there is one meeting to show up for to … Read more…
The Villager: Hot Dogs Will return to park, but questions simmer, January 30, 2014 BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | To the joy of frankfurter fans everywhere, the Parks Department recently reversed itself and decided wieners will, … Read more…