Thomas Jefferson Park is a local park located on the Upper East Side between 111th Street and 114th Street. The abundance of community members visiting the park both on Weekdays and Weekends shows how it is a central part of the region. However, there are some changes which can be implemented to help the park keep up with a forever changing neighborhood.
Park sign located near the FDR entrance (Credit: Hafeezat Azeez)
By Daniel Levin Public parks can often play an integral role in the formation of a community. They provide a space for community events, athletic activities, family fun, and a piece of nature to break up the gloom of an otherwise urban jungle. However, parks are not always utilized to their fullest potential, often[…]
Marcus Garvey Park is among the largest public parks in East Harlem with amenities including three playgrounds, an outdoor pool, a recreation center, an amphitheater, a fire watchtower on top of a rock platform named the Acropolis. However a chain is only as good as its weakest link, in this case a park is only as good as[…]
the park entrance [photo by Lucien Formichella]
In a public park that’s already been changed for the better, maybe it’s time we leave well enough alone.
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[…]
Cooper Hewitt Sign © Wired.com
By: Daniel Stremt Often times, buildings slowly lose their luster over time and become outdated. Whether it be abandonment, deterioration, or even just a cumbersome design, all buildings eventually need an uplift. This blog details some of the advancements done throughout the country to help remedy this and create public spaces for people to be[…]
Design is not the first possibility that comes to mind when challenged with an issue in our communities. Yet, it is the most plausible answer to the wide variety of problems our society can face. Humans are a visual species, therefore a solution that is visible in nature will be able to communicate with society more[…]
By the People is a current exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt museum. It presents 60 projects from all the United States which aim to help alleviate the issues of social and economic inequality and disparities that propagate the nation. The exhibit highlights the ingenuity and creativity people have willing to try to find feasible solutions for these issues that plague many low-income cities throughout the nation. All 60 projects highlighted both the issues in the community and the groups of people specifically affected by the issue, which is important to emphasize because not every group receives the same treatment in society and are not affected by a certain topic in the same way.
