Chalking the High Line- April 17, 2008 I rushed to the Meatpacking District hoping to catch some of this Julia MandleHigh Line performance. The weather was gorgeous, and the kids looked like they were having fun (if starting to wane...I have the feeling walking in those shoes may be harder than it looks). Here's a set of images.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/04/chalking-high-line_17.html Chalking the High Line- April 14, 2008 The High Line is set to open sometime this spring. In anticipation, Julia Mandle Performance is chalking the High Line with NYC Lab School. A performance will be held on April 16 on the streets of the Meatpacking District from 12:30 to 1:30. Julia Mandle does amazing work with public spaces. I had the pleasure of helping participating in the Variable City: Fox Square project years ago.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/04/chalking-high-line.html How about emission pricing then- April 9, 2008 I'm almost speechless about all that went down about congestion pricing. What I can manage to say is that I found this fascinating LA Times article about London converting its congestion pricing scheme to a carbon emissions pricing scheme. Vehicles with the highest emissions will be levied a high charge than hybrid vehicles, which have the lowest emissions (though I believe there is still a nominal charge for entering the congestion zone.) From the article:Record producer Jonathan Shalit...http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-about-emission-pricing-then.html Inflatable street art- April 2, 2008 By Joshua Allen Harris, via Wooster Collective.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/04/inflatable-street-art.html Ramblings about congestion pricing- April 2, 2008 It's not entirely won yet. I'm not trying to sound hard-hearted, but nearly every time I bring up congestion pricing with someone who is opposed to it, they talk about the "tremendous burden" it is going to give all the "poor" people who HAVE to drive. OK, then, let's talk (briefly) about this. Source: Mayor's congestion pricing proposal; has anyone done a check on itWell, in fact, only a small fraction of people drive to the CBD to work from each borough. This small fraction is also much less.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/04/ramblings-about-congestion-pricing.html 30-20 for Better Transit- April 1, 2008 Our CBD streets can look as calm as this central street in London after congestion pricing...via The City Fix.Just got the good news about congestion pricing for NYC. There will be a press conference at City Hall at 11 AM Tuesday April 1. Bring everyone to celebrate! And if you haven't already, call your State reps to encourage them to support the scheme.http://northbird.blogspot.com/2008/03/30-20-for-better-transit.html |