The Bronx was previously the only borough not to have a permanent children’s museum. On November 16, 2022, the Departments of Design and Construction, Parks and Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, elected officials and community members celebrated the opening of the permanent space for the Bronx Children’s Museum. The museum is now located at the Bronx Terminal Market at 725 Exterior Street in Mill Pond Park.
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New York’s Holiday Season 2022: What’s Happening
It’s that time of year again, the start of the holiday season in one of the best places to celebrate the holidays in the world: New York City. While there are countless ways to celebrate the holidays, CityLand is delighted to present our annual guide to some of the City’s seasonal highlights.
Nine Recreation Centers Expand Hours
On October 3, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced that nine recreation centers across the five boroughs expanded their operating hours. This increase was made possible with $7.1 million in funding by Mayor Adams in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
La Guardia Playground Renovation Brings New Green Space to Brooklyn
On August 19, 2022, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue cut the ribbon on a $6.74 million renovation of La Guardia Playground, at 252 S 4th St., in South Williamsburg. She was joined by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, and community members and representatives from the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance and El Puente. The new developments are funded by NYC Parks’ Community Parks Initiative (CPI), which targets high-density, low-income spaces for green … <Read More>
Mayor Adams Announces $35 Million Linear Park in Forest Hills
On September 16, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $35 million investment for the design and construction of the Metropolitan (Met) Hub, a five-acre linear park in Forest Hills, Queens. The funding includes $2.5 million from City Council, while Met Hub construction will be facilitated by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the Parks Department.
Department of Design and Construction Appoints Associate Commissioner Alison Landry to Develop Alternatives to Lowest Bid Contracting
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has announced that Alison Landry, a licensed architect and expert in design-build procurement, will be promoted to a new role: Associate Commissioner of Alternative Delivery.