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Panel Discussion: Interpreting and Misinterpreting Jane Jacobs: New York and Beyond
Jane Jacobs was a vocal opponent of Robert Moses's plans and a leader of the movement to preserve Greenwich Village and other Manhattan neighborhoods. She went on to become a leading urban theorist. This panel discussion will examine the principles that Jacobs espoused and how they have been applied. Introduced by the author and founder of the Center for the Living City at Purchase College, Roberta Brandes Gratz, the panel will be moderated by Mary W. Rowe, Senior Urban Fellow, Blue Moon Fund, and will feature Ron Shiffman, Professor of Urban Planning, Pratt Institute; Michael Sorkin, Director, Graduate Program in Urban Design, CCNY; and Margaret Zeidler, Toronto developer.
February 2, 2007
Brooklyn CB1 Transportation Committee Meeting With Presentation on Money Available for Pedestrian Safety
On the agenda for Brooklyn Community Board 1's regular Transportation Committee meeting is a presentation by Scott Codey and Lauren George of Citizens for NYC, regarding the New Yorkers for Better Neighborhood Awards program. There is money available to communities for projects like traffic noise reduction, pedestrian safety improvements, and more.
February 2, 2007
RSVP Deadline for Grand Army Plaza Community Planning Workshop
Today is the day by which you must RSVP in order to participate in the March 10 Grand Army Plaza community planning workshop "Rethinking Grand Army Plaza: Bringing Communities and People Together," sponsored by the Grand Army Plaza Coalition.
February 2, 2007
Rethinking Grand Army Plaza: Bringing Communities and People
The Grand Army Plaza Coalition was formed in March 2006 when community stakeholders (area residents, cultural institutions, and advocacy groups) rallied around a common belief: that Grand Army Plaza falls short of its potential as a hub for transit, culture, and recreation. Specifically:
February 2, 2007
Congestion Pricing for New York? Lessons from London
Speaker:Malcolm Murray-ClarkDirector of Congestion Charging, Transport for London
February 2, 2007
Crain’s Business Breakfast Forum: Amanda Burden
Amanda Burden, Chair of the City Planning Commission, will discuss the land use implications of accommodating another million people in New York in the next 25 years and Mayor Bloomberg's rebuilding plan. Ms. Burden, who has had a large hand in reshaping the city in recent years, will also be questioned on the many large projects recently approved or awaiting action in the city.
January 30, 2007
Rally Against New NYPD Assembly Rules
CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCATES SPEAK OUT AGAINST NEW ASSEMBLY RULES, CITY COUNCILMEMBER MENDEZ VOWS TO REVERSE NYPD RULE CHANGE
January 30, 2007
Exhibit Reception: Making the Connection: Moving Forward on Regional Rail
The Durst Organization presents ...
January 29, 2007
Submission Deadline: Bicycle Film Festival
The Bicycle Film Festival is an international celebration of bicycles through film, art and music. The festival is accepting entries for films with a strong theme or character of bicycles. A fine thriller with one scene of a bicycle chase does not count. They encourage all films with these guidelines to enter:
January 29, 2007
‘I Hate Traffic’: A Conversation With ‘Gridlock’ Sam Schwartz
The Five Borough Bike Club's monthly general meeting will feature a talk and discussion with "Gridlock" Sam Schwartz.
January 29, 2007