Cherry Tree Park and Playground: A Space for the Artists and Children of the Community

Posted on March 30, 2017March 31, 2017 by Omotayo Ikuomenisan

Situated between several public housing projects, Cherry Tree Park and Playground is a practical and enjoyable space for the residents of East Harlem. Cherry Tree Playground is located at East 99th Street and 3rd Avenue in East Harlem. It has three basketball courts and a handball court. A giant mural looms over the courts. The[…]

Fixing and Beautifying America

Posted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 by Omotayo Ikuomenisan

We might look to government to solve the problems facing our city, but three different projects featured in Cooper Hewitt convey just how effective the work of citizens are in improving the future of America. Inventive design has the power to transform a room, a building and entire communities and in turn, change lives for[…]