someone should check this out. yay for accessible green space, and yay for transformation! nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/freshkills-sneak-peak "at 2,200 acres, Freshkills Park will be almost three times the size of Central Park and the largest park developed in New York City in over 100 years. The transformation of what was formerly the world’s largest landfill into a productive and beautiful cultural destination will make the park a symbol of renewal and an expression of how our society can restore balance to its landscape. In addition to providing a wide range of recreational opportunities, including many uncommon in the city, the park’s design, ecological restoration and cultural and educational programming will emphasize environmental sustainability and a renewed public concern for our human impact on the earth. While the full build–out will continue in phases for the next 30 years, development over the next several years will focus on providing public access to the interior of the site and showcasing its unusual combination of natural and engineered beauty, including creeks, wetlands, expansive meadows and spectacular vistas of the New York City region." Will also include a 9/11 memorial (1/3 of the ground zero rubble was sorted there), and reclaimed wetlands. This was once the largest landfill in the WORLD.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:22:18 +0000