The city does not seem to be considering adaptive reuse, despite its pause on demolition of the jails on White Street. / 1 comment
Permits have been filed to allow for the interior demolition work to start, despite the city's promises to consider adaptive reuse. / 26 comments
A group of downtown architects has hashed out a strategy for rebuilding Rikers on the island, and using progressive techniques and waterborne transportation to make it work. / 12 comments
And a Times story recounts neighborhood protests over the construction of a jail on White Street -- 40 years ago. / 1 comment
The city has hired a contractor to dismantle the two jails on White, with work to start in March. / 21 comments
The case brought by local opponents of the jail was reversed by an appeals court; there will be a rally tomorrow to look at next steps. / 26 comments
Any new news on the H-mart? THanks! — Brian / Eataly coming soon to Soho
There is an office in there now — Tribeca Citizen / Eataly coming soon to Soho
Yes, that is unforgiveable. I have not heard of the artist but he probably thinks it is acceptable to do... — Andy B / Seen & Heard: West Broadway Cleaners has moved
I have a photo of the building (it had animals painted on the front) when I walked around the city.... — Andy B / Seen & Heard: West Broadway Cleaners has moved
Ethical behavior isn't at all foolish, and is nonpartisan. — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Your idea to return light rail to the streets is an excellent one. Travel to cities in Europe and Asia... — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Utterly terrifying — Talg / Nosy Neighbor: Who is putting little sculptures in Bogardus Plaza?