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In Thomas’ Burn, Gilboa, Burn, the author’s sense of bias quickly becomes apparent within the first few paragraphs. His anecdotal account of how Gilboa, “a Goliath amid a sea of Davids,” was condemned to flames paints his blatant disapproval of the burning, asserting his belief that “the impact on individual lives was incalculable” and supporting […]
Once again Robert Moses’ name is extolled–this time in chapter three of Matthew Gandy’s Concrete and Clay. It credits him with the successful reconstruction of the New York metropolitan area during the New Deal era, during which he aimed to create an “integrated, car-oriented urban form” of NYC. His efforts ultimately paved way for the […]
What have I learned in class so far? I have learned that environmental sustainability means more than just having enough resources for today, but that it also entails being considerate of the needs of future generations. I have been introduced to notions I would have never been able to fathom myself. For example—I had always […]
In “Growing Greener, New York Style,” Rachel Weinberger attempts to widen support for PlaNYC 2030 by offering a lucid and thorough analysis of, specifically, the City’s transportation system, which she asserts is the “lynchpin” of New York City’s success. She asserts that because New Yorkers depend so greatly on public transit, it is crucial for […]
Ascher’s work provides readers with a glimpse into the inner workings of New York’s power system, while simultaneously suggesting ways to improve the City’s capacity for sustainability. Such methods include the consumption of more green power, or electricity derived from natural, renewable sources, as opposed to energy generated by fossil fuels. Biomass fuels, for example, […]
Andreatta argues that the globalization of the agrofood industry has had a significant negative impact on producers and consumers alike. She asserts that due to the homogenization and industrialization of the food system, society has become more reliant on fast food in its convenience. It has freed people from their kitchens (formerly “centers of pleasure, […]
Richard Rogers’ desire to transform London into a more humanist city by millennium was highly ambitious for his given time frame, however not completely impractical concept-wise. It was interesting to learn that London was at one point the worst slum city in the world, but thanks to public outcry, press-covered campaigns, and an “irrepressible [surge […]
Being in the heart of New York City, Central Park is clearly far more influenced by the presence of humans than Black Rock Forest is. The park is very accommodating towards humans in many senses, especially with regards to safety and recreation. There were a lot of methods for containing nature evident in Central Park, […]
The relationship between nature and sustainability is quite apparent. It is clear that without nature, mankind would not be able to sustain itself. Humans require many natural resources in order to operate even the most modern technological inventions: we depend on plants and animals as sources of energy; in order to build new structures, we […]
New York City is quite the concrete jungle, yet on a map there are still some shades of green situated strategically among the five boroughs. The most noticeable one, Central Park, is a perfect evergreen rectangle, located smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, the most urban borough of them all. Though Central Park may […]
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