How to Make a Subway Map with John Tauranac
Hear from an author and map designer who has been creating maps of the NYC subway, officially and unofficially, for over forty years!
In urban planner and architecture speak, you often hear of the term “contextual development” or “contextual design.” This means that
In Flatbush, a landmarked Sears, Roebuck store that was still operating before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis has been
Continuing our virtual tours next week, following an enjoyable tour and violin performance at Flushing Town Hall yesterday, will be
Flatbush Avenue, one of the oldest and longest streets in Brooklyn, boasts a rich history, and thus, is home to
When it comes to architectural calling cards, Brooklyn is usually pigeonholed into the stately brownstone or the ruddy, vinyl-sided rowhouse.
First game at Ebbets Field. Image via Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Baseball has long been a staple
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn is one of New York City’s most impressive yet little known treasures – Erasmus
In partnership with the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Brooklyn Kings Theatre, we recently took Untapped Cities readers
Green terrace at Schermerhorn House (Photo: Ennead Architects) The creation of quality affordable housing, long a concern in New York
In Flatbush, Brooklyn, a notable and landmarked Sears, Roebuck store stands tall in the parking lot behind the Kings Theatre.
Image courtesy Artists Den What do you get when you pair iconic, non-traditional, often historic venues with new, up-and-coming artists?
The Brooklyn Kings Theatre, opened in 1929, was built as one of the five Loew’s Wonder Theaters in the
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