The idea of stuffing a casino in a place already buzzing with hordes of tourists and gaudy lights made sense from afar. So did some specifics: It would have made use of an old office building at 1515 Broadway; it was proposed in partnership with Caesars; and it had the backing of a beloved local (Jay-Z and Roc Nation were onboard to run a club in the space).
In the book you're talking about, in that kind of mindset anyways, we have all these subsidies that go towards, you know, extending the subway, the utilities, but also that it's kind of like some gasoline is put on, during the New Deal, but also afterwards when you get all of the HOLC loans and the FHA and all these subsidies to homeownership, right?
"All on top of one of the biggest transit hubs in the city. The new 395 Flatbush will be a major addition to the skyline, towering high as the second-tallest building in Brooklyn," Adams said at a Real Deal forum in May.
"We are making something nice for the traffic that goes through this space," artist Ferran Torras said recently as he stood before a long stretch of boards, his blank canvas, covering eight vacant storefronts.
Imagine tracing Manhattan's edge without once being nudged into traffic or cruising the waterfront from Far Rockaway to College Point with nothing but river views and a smug sense of smugness between you and the skyline.
CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati's design for a new cultural center in Addis Ababa aims to support the local community and preserve Ethiopian cultural traditions. The project includes a four-story civic space with an open stage, designed in collaboration with local communities.
The endorsement of new billboards on public property was not arrived at because the arguments advocating them were rational or persuasive. Ninety-three percent of residents responded that they believe billboards are not good for San Jose.
The new concrete barricades will stand 3.5 feet tall, shorter than the current plastic ones, and run along both sides of the street for two blocks, from San Jacinto Boulevard to Neches Street.
The abundance movement is carving out its own political identity for people who no longer feel represented by Democratic or Republican policies. New York is a de facto one-party city, Slow Ventures principal Yoni Rechtman told Business Insider.
The construction of a two-way protected bike lane on Grand Street in Alameda aims to improve bike access and safety, featuring new pavement and pedestrian facilities.
"On a clear day, the trails winding through West Coyote Hills near Fullerton, California, offer a sweeping view of the mountains rising over Orange County's suburban sprawl."
The triangular trailhead opened quietly this spring along the Mokan Trail, which runs parallel to a section of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas rail line and connects to the Southern Walnut Creek Trail.
The Wilds incorporates a variety of multispecies infrastructure, from beehives and bird nests to duck houses and insect hotels, supporting cohabitation with wildlife.
Foster + Partners' new mixed-use development, Central Crossing, integrates historical contexts and modern design in Hong Kong's Central district, promoting urban sensitivity and architecture.
The comprehensive master plan introduces a wide range of new amenities, public spaces, and mixed-use facilities, supporting both Benfica's long-term financial sustainability and its community-focused mission.
