Welcome to the George Washington Houses by Erica Fu

Posted on March 31, 2017April 24, 2017 by Erica Fu

On March 8 and March 11, I observed the George Washington NYCHA Houses on 97th-99th streets. March 8 was a warm school day, whereas March 11 was a freezing Saturday. With my observations, I conclude that the site is safe, community-friendly, and spacious; however, in order to utilize the houses’ open spaces in a better way,[…]

Designing a Better New York City

Posted on February 19, 2017April 24, 2017 by Erica Fu

Underpass Park, 2007-14, in Toronto, Canada. Credit: Erica Fu

How do we address the issues our city has? By the People: Designing a Better America at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, displays projects that strive to answer those issues through innovative projects. From an Underpass Park to human-powered vehicles, some of these projects can be adapted for use in New York City. […]