City Parks

PHOTOS: 9 Greenest & Most Relaxing City Parks

Posted 05.25.2011

All over the world, parks are some of the most beloved city spaces. After all, it's only human to crave some real greenery in a world of concrete! ...

Closed for Business: What Park Closures Mean for our Cities, Neighborhoods, and Children

Darell Hammond | Posted 11.17.2011

Darell Hammond

A single park closure can launch a vicious cycle that changes the entire character of a neighborhood. It can also lower property values and deter tourists.

Revealed: How Cities Drive Plants Extinct

BBC | Posted 05.25.2011

An international team of botanists has compared extinction rates of plants within 22 cities around the world. Both Singapore and New York City in the ...

New York Gets High With New Park

New York Post | TOM TOPOUSIS and DAVID SEIFMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

The long-awaited opening of High Line Park in the super-trendy Meatpacking District took place this morning, with Mayor Bloomberg cutting the ribbon o...