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Waterfront Manhattan

Author : Kurt C. Schlichting
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421425238
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Waterfront Manhattan written by Kurt C. Schlichting and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nature provided New York with a sheltered harbor but the city with a challenge: to find the necessary capital to build and expand the maritime infrastructure. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the city's government did not have the responsibility or the fiscal resources to develop needed port facilities. To build the infrastructure, the government awarded "water-lots" to private individuals to build wharves and piers, surrendering public control of the waterfront. For over 250 years private enterprise ran the waterfront; the city played a peripheral role. By the end of the Civil War chaos reigned and threatened the port's dominance. In 1870 the city and state created the Department of Docks to exercise public control and rebuild the maritime infrastructure for the new era of steamships and ocean liners. A hundred years later, technological change in the form of the shipping container and jet airplane rendered Manhattan's waterfront obsolete within an incredibly short time span. The maritime use of the shoreline collapsed, mirroring the near death of the city of New York in the 1970s. Ships disappeared and abandoned piers and empty warehouses lined the waterfront. The city slowly and painfully recovered. The empty waterfront allowed visionaries and planners to completely reimagine a shore lined with parkland. Along the new waterfront, luxury housing has transformed the waterfront neighborhoods where the Irish longshoremen once lived. A few remaining piers offer spectacular views of the city's waterways, now a most precious asset. The rebirth has been driven by complex private/public partnerships, with the city of New York playing only a peripheral role. The contentious question of private vs. public control of the waterfront remains a continuing issue in the 21st century"--

Manhattan Water-Bound

Author : Ann L. Buttenwieser
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780815628019
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Manhattan Water-Bound written by Ann L. Buttenwieser and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Manhattan from the 17th century to the present. The second edition of this text includes two additional chapters that encompass the changes that have taken place in the areas of restoration, legislation, and within the new movements in environmental consciousness during the 1990s.

Manhattan's Public Spaces

Author : Ana Morcillo Pallarés
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000476693
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Manhattan's Public Spaces written by Ana Morcillo Pallarés and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manhattan’s Public Spaces: Production, Revitalization, Commodification analyzes a series of architectural works and their contribution to New York’s public space over the past few decades. By exploring a mix of urban mechanisms, supportive frameworks, legal systems, and planning guidelines for the transformation of the city’s collective realm, the text frames Manhattan as a controversial landscape of interests and concerns to authorities, communities, and, very importantly, developers. The production, revitalization, and commodification of Manhattan’s public spaces, as a phenomenon and as a subject of study, also highlights the vicissitudes of the reconciliation of the many different agents, which are part of the process. The challenge of the book does not only lie in the analysis of good design but, more importantly, in how to understand the functional mechanisms for the current trends in the production of space for public use. A complex framework of actors, governance, and market monopolies, which invites the reader to participate in the debate of how these interventions contribute, or not, to an inclusive environment anchored in the existing built fabric. Manhattan’s Public Spaces invites reflection on the revitalization of the city’s shared space from all dimensions. Beautifully illustrated in black and white, with over 50 images, this book will be of interest to scholars and students in architecture, planning, and urban design.

Walking Manhattan's Rim

Author : Cy A. Adler
Publisher : Green Eagle Press
ISBN 13 : 9780914018124
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Walking Manhattan's Rim written by Cy A. Adler and published by Green Eagle Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Beyond the Edge

Author : Raymond Gastil
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN 13 : 9781568983271
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Edge written by Raymond Gastil and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2002-10-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through an insightful look at projects from around the world and at the current design proposals for New York itself, the author paints a portrait of redevelopment that is both pragmatic and visionary, one that holds the promise of reconnecting New Yorkers to their waterfront as a vital place of work and of public life."--BOOK JACKET.

Cruising the Dead River

Author : Fiona Anderson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022660375X
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)

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Download or read book Cruising the Dead River written by Fiona Anderson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, Manhattan’s west side waterfront was a forgotten zone of abandoned warehouses and piers. Though many saw only blight, the derelict neighborhood was alive with queer people forging new intimacies through cruising. Alongside the piers’ sexual and social worlds, artists produced work attesting to the radical transformations taking place in New York. Artist and writer David Wojnarowicz was right in the heart of it, documenting his experiences in journal entries, poems, photographs, films, and large-scale, site-specific projects. In Cruising the Dead River, Fiona Anderson draws on Wojnarowicz’s work to explore the key role the abandoned landscape played in this explosion of queer culture. Anderson examines how the riverfront’s ruined buildings assumed a powerful erotic role and gave the area a distinct identity. By telling the story of the piers as gentrification swept New York and before the AIDS crisis, Anderson unearths the buried histories of violence, regeneration, and LGBTQ activism that developed in and around the cruising scene.

The Big U

Author : Neal Stephenson
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061847380
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book The Big U written by Neal Stephenson and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times Book Review called Neal Stephenson's most recent novel "electrifying" and "hilarious". but if you want to know Stephenson was doing twenty years before he wrote the epic Cryptonomicon, it's back-to-school time. Back to The Big U, that is, a hilarious send-up of American college life starring after years our of print, The Big U is required reading for anyone interested in the early work of this singular writer.

Mannahatta

Author : Eric W. Sanderson
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1613125739
Total Pages : 663 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Mannahatta written by Eric W. Sanderson and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2013-11-27 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What did New York look like four centuries ago? An extraordinary reconstruction of a wild island from the forests of Times Square to the wetlands downtown. Named a Best Book of the Year by Library Journal, New York Magazine, and San Francisco Chronicle On September 12, 1609, Henry Hudson first set foot on the land that would become Manhattan. Today, it’s difficult to imagine what he saw, but for more than a decade, landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson has been working to do just that. Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City is the astounding result of those efforts, reconstructing in words and images the wild island that millions now call home. By geographically matching an eighteenth-century map with one of the modern city, examining volumes of historic documents, and collecting and analyzing scientific data, Sanderson re-creates topography, flora, and fauna from a time when actual wolves prowled far beyond Wall Street and the degree of biological diversity rivaled that of our most famous national parks. His lively text guides you through this abundant landscape—while breathtaking illustrations transport you back in time. Mannahatta is a groundbreaking work that provides not only a window into the past, but also inspiration for the future. “[A] wise and beautiful book, sure to enthrall anyone interested in NYC history.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A cartographical detective tale . . . The fact-intense charts, maps and tables offered in abundance here are fascinating.” —The New York Times “[An] exuberantly written and beautifully illustrated exploration of pre-European Gotham.” —San Francisco Chronicle “You don’t have to be a New Yorker to be enthralled.” —Library Journal

Rising Currents

Author : Barry Bergdoll
Publisher : The Museum of Modern Art
ISBN 13 : 9780870708077
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Rising Currents written by Barry Bergdoll and published by The Museum of Modern Art. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Art, 24 Mar. - 11 Oct. 2010.

Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army, on Civil Works Activities

Author : United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2122 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Saved at the Seawall

Author : Jessica DuLong
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501759140
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Saved at the Seawall written by Jessica DuLong and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saved at the Seawall is the definitive history of the largest ever waterborne evacuation. Jessica DuLong reveals the dramatic story of how the New York Harbor maritime community heroically delivered stranded commuters, residents, and visitors out of harm's way. Even before the US Coast Guard called for "all available boats," tugs, ferries, dinner boats, and other vessels had sped to the rescue from points all across New York Harbor. In less than nine hours, captains and crews transported nearly half a million people from Manhattan. Anchored in eyewitness accounts and written by a mariner who served at Ground Zero, Saved at the Seawall weaves together the personal stories of people rescued that day with those of the mariners who saved them. DuLong describes the inner workings of New York Harbor and reveals the collaborative power of its close-knit community. Her chronicle of those crucial hours, when hundreds of thousands of lives were at risk, highlights how resourcefulness and basic human goodness triumphed over turmoil on one of America's darkest days. Initially published as Dust to Deliverance, this edition, released in time for the twentieth anniversary, contains new updates: a preface by DuLong and a foreword by Mitchell Zuckoff.

Fodor's New York City 2020

Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640971637
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Fodor's New York City 2020 written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to experience New York City? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s New York City 2020 travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of New York City, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to explore the High Line, see a Broadway show, or browse the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this user-friendly guidebook will help you plan it all out. Our local writers vet every recommendation to ensure that you not only make the most of your time, but that you also have all the most up-to-date and essential information you need to plan the perfect trip. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s New York City 2020 includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of New York City. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on museums, food, and shopping. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • ITINERARIES for various trip lengths help you maximize your time. • DETAILED MAPS AND A FREE PULLOUT MAP help you plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS offer options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS include: guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of festivals and events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE tells you where to find under-the-radar gems, along with the best walking tours. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, The High Line, and much more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Planning to visit more of the northeast? Check out Fodor’s Boston, Fodor’s Philadelphia, Fodor’s Washington DC, and Fodor’s New England.

Water Policy, Tourism, and Recreation

Author : Lin Crase
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136469087
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Water Policy, Tourism, and Recreation written by Lin Crase and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the complicated interrelationships between freshwater resources and tourism and recreation. The focus is on Australia, but comparisons with the experience of other countries are also made throughout. Yet Australia has been at the forefront of conflicts over drought and water use, particularly for irrigated agriculture, as well as of the design of policies and institutions for water policy, so there are many lessons which can be applied to other parts of the world. The authors examine in detail the relationships between water economics and supply, and the needs for tourism and recreation. The book discusses water use and access and the conflict between urban and recreational demands. It considers the institutional arrangements around water and the significance of property rights, including water markets and water pricing. Theoretical and practical models for increasing collaboration and cooperation such as the use of trusts are also developed and water trusts in the USA are examined. Specific chapters highlight the role of interest groups, such as the boating industry, to influence policy thinking and the practical trade-offs between access to urban water supplies and the requirements of recreation. Tourist behavior in relation to water use and pricing is also assessed.

Proceedings of the Connecticut Association of Civil Engineers and Surveyors Association at Its 1st Annual Meeting

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 726 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the Connecticut Association of Civil Engineers and Surveyors Association at Its 1st Annual Meeting written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Summary of Joint Report with Comprehensive Plan and Recommendations

Author : New York, New Jersey Port and Harbor Development Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Summary of Joint Report with Comprehensive Plan and Recommendations written by New York, New Jersey Port and Harbor Development Commission and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Way of the Ship

Author : Alex Roland
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470136006
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book The Way of the Ship written by Alex Roland and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Way of the Ship offers a global perspective and considers both oceanic shipping and domestics shipping along America's coasts and inland waterways, with explanations of the forces that influenced the way of the ship. The result is an eye-opening, authoritative look at American maritime history and the ways it helped shape the nation's history."--BOOK JACKET.

Building Gotham

Author : Keith D. Revell
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801882067
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Building Gotham written by Keith D. Revell and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These issues of city-building and institutional change involved more than the familiar push and pull of interest groups or battles between bosses, reformers, immigrants, and natives. Revell explores the ways in which technical values - a distinctive civic culture of expertise - helped to reshape ideas of community, generate new centers of public authority, and change the physical landscape of New York City."--Jacket.