Building Hope, Building Community, Building Beauty: Park51 in 2011

Even though we New Yorkers shiver with the cold and complain if our streets remain unplowed, a New Year begins; offering at least a symbol of hope. And along with hope, many of us may perceive new opportunities; a time to build. Work begins on the Park51 Community Project. For the moment, angry voices fade […]

Park Space: Stewardship and Sustainability

Park51, the Community and Cultural Center in downtown Manhattan, plans to be a LEED-certified building. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the certification (or grading) system most widely recognized for green buildings. LEED-certified buildings take many factors into account, including: energy and water use, site planning, building materials, indoor environmental […]