Including Discussion with Queens College Experts What made the location of a city desirable in the past was certainly based on accessibility to water. It is no coincidence that most large cities are–or were–port cities. But today, this same proximity to water is perhaps a cause for concern. We certainly have seen the consequences of [...]
Can we Wait until 2025? Today the White House was very busy. The pope’s visit brought more than 13,500 um…”fans”? And somehow the President still found time to make his speech about a new vision for policy on green house gasses. The President Post Speach. Photo: NY Times Among the issues discussed during his rose [...]
Calling all CUNY students! The Institute for Sustainable Cities is proud to host the first annual Art for Sustainability and Research for Sustainability Competitions. This summer marks our 3rd year at Governors Island for a science exhibition and lecture series that spans the entire summer from June to August. More details on the schedule of [...]
And Simulation Time While we all scramble to get those documents signed, sealed, and delivered, lets take a moment to think about where tax dollars are going. As our economy likens itself to the titanic in an ever slow sinking-music still playing-one has to reflect on national priorities. This blog is not a space to [...]
Woe is Us. It seems almost surreal that political decisions are made in 3rd floor conference rooms-in secrecy-without votes these days. One would think that this practice would describe the currently contested elections in Zimbabwe. But alas, we are just as opaque here in the Empire State. Transparent Traffic. While I am personally disappointed that [...]
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