10 of NYC’s Elevated Parks and Hidden Gardens
In NYC, a type of open space is made possible by a multi-level, multi-layered city: the elevated park and garden, sometimes hidden from view at street level.
More“Finding the Quiet City”: A Map for Solitude Seekers in NYC
Those in need of some peace and quiet are in luck. The New York Times recently unveiled a map featuring peaceful spots based on user recommendations in NYC.
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NYC Financial District’s Secret Plaza: The Elevated Acre at 55 Water Street
Tucked between two office buildings at 55 Water Street is a hard-to-find escalator which whisks you up to The Elevated Acre. Don’t be daunted though, this transformed public plaza well worth the hunt.
The Elevated Acre at 55 Water Street was actually completed in the early 1970s. After new zoning regulations for skyscrapers were passed in …
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