"It’s easy to forget how layered and dense the world is." This post is a perfect embodiment of this beautiful assertion: great photos and videos, hidden city gems (the carved model of 70 Pine!), playground animals (to know that Henry Stern called for animal decorations in all new parks!--a person after my own heart), even the pilings around Little Island (I never noticed!), and a flower market from times of yore. All in all, beautiful.
As someone who does not live in the City and for whom much of this walk is unfamiliar, your posts are always so engaging and I learn so much.
I could not agree more with your comments about the Perlman arts center. It is beyond dull and so unwelcoming. While I am not an architect, when I think of performing arts centers, I think of the Lincoln arts center, with its glass façade and lovely lights at night. This invites you into the space and makes you want to go and be part of the fun.
The video of the long blocks in the WTC area, with just a endless façade seems like such a wasted opportunity! Why not build an arcade with repeating arches that draws you down the block, and also allows for shops, a sheltered space to walk in the heat or rain, and to gather? I have been in many such arcades in European cities, such as Paris and Milan!
I never knew about the fish-eating worms! There are many crumbling piers like that along the Boston Harbor walk. I have always wondered why don’t they take that old pier down, after they have built fancy condos, and apartments right along the walk? Now I know.
Lastly the two DSNY buildings you cite are lovely, and true affirmation that we can create beautiful spaces for even the most ordinary of things.
Thank you for this lovely walk! The details you point out, the videos and photos, all make me feel as if I am there with you, and I learned so much.
I could not agree more with your comments about the Pearlman Arts center. It is beyond dull and so unwelcoming. While I am not an architect, when I think of performing arts centers, I think of the Lincoln arts center, with its glass façade and lovely lights at night. This invites you into the space and makes you want to go and be part of the fun.
The video of the long blocks in the WTC area, with just a endless façade seems like such a wasted opportunity! Why not build an arcade with repeating arches that draws you down the block, and also allows for shops, a sheltered space to walk in the heat or rain, and to gather? I have been in many such arcades in European cities, such as Paris and Milan.
I never knew about the fish-eating worms. There are many crumbling piers like that along the Boston Harbor walk. I have always wondered why don’t they take that old pier down, after they have built fancy condos, and apartments right along the walk? Now I know.
Lastly, the two DSNY buildings you cite are lovely, and true affirmation that we can create beautiful spaces for even the most ordinary of things.
That particular bike memorial recognizes the eight victims of the 2017 terror attack. It includes Nick Cleves, he graduated from Skidmore in 2016. He grew up in lower Manhattan and loved cycling.
"It’s easy to forget how layered and dense the world is." This post is a perfect embodiment of this beautiful assertion: great photos and videos, hidden city gems (the carved model of 70 Pine!), playground animals (to know that Henry Stern called for animal decorations in all new parks!--a person after my own heart), even the pilings around Little Island (I never noticed!), and a flower market from times of yore. All in all, beautiful.
I spent a lot of time with that hippo
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As someone who does not live in the City and for whom much of this walk is unfamiliar, your posts are always so engaging and I learn so much.
I could not agree more with your comments about the Perlman arts center. It is beyond dull and so unwelcoming. While I am not an architect, when I think of performing arts centers, I think of the Lincoln arts center, with its glass façade and lovely lights at night. This invites you into the space and makes you want to go and be part of the fun.
The video of the long blocks in the WTC area, with just a endless façade seems like such a wasted opportunity! Why not build an arcade with repeating arches that draws you down the block, and also allows for shops, a sheltered space to walk in the heat or rain, and to gather? I have been in many such arcades in European cities, such as Paris and Milan!
I never knew about the fish-eating worms! There are many crumbling piers like that along the Boston Harbor walk. I have always wondered why don’t they take that old pier down, after they have built fancy condos, and apartments right along the walk? Now I know.
Lastly the two DSNY buildings you cite are lovely, and true affirmation that we can create beautiful spaces for even the most ordinary of things.
Thank you for this lovely walk! The details you point out, the videos and photos, all make me feel as if I am there with you, and I learned so much.
I could not agree more with your comments about the Pearlman Arts center. It is beyond dull and so unwelcoming. While I am not an architect, when I think of performing arts centers, I think of the Lincoln arts center, with its glass façade and lovely lights at night. This invites you into the space and makes you want to go and be part of the fun.
The video of the long blocks in the WTC area, with just a endless façade seems like such a wasted opportunity! Why not build an arcade with repeating arches that draws you down the block, and also allows for shops, a sheltered space to walk in the heat or rain, and to gather? I have been in many such arcades in European cities, such as Paris and Milan.
I never knew about the fish-eating worms. There are many crumbling piers like that along the Boston Harbor walk. I have always wondered why don’t they take that old pier down, after they have built fancy condos, and apartments right along the walk? Now I know.
Lastly, the two DSNY buildings you cite are lovely, and true affirmation that we can create beautiful spaces for even the most ordinary of things.
That particular bike memorial recognizes the eight victims of the 2017 terror attack. It includes Nick Cleves, he graduated from Skidmore in 2016. He grew up in lower Manhattan and loved cycling.
I should have known that. Thanks for adding the context.