Author: destany

When Public meets Private

The conclusion of Kevin Loughran’s article “Parks for Profit: The High Line, Growth Machines, and the Uneven Development of Urban Public Spaces” states that no one can truly characterize the High Line as one type of park; it is neither entirely public nor entirely private. I agree with these ideas entirely. The park’s relationship to …

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A Near Century’s Difference in Astoria

Destany Batista HNRS 226 Scott Larson The Astoria Post’s article on Councilman Constantinides highlights the councilman’s ambitious plans to begin an extensive renovation on Astoria Park’s Pool. In addition, the article addresses the relationship between Astoria’s councilman and President Trump. Marta Gaman also addresses the relationship between Robert Moses, master builder of New York City, …

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