Urban Invention

#Airtrain : A convenient connection between #NYC #subway service and the #JFK airport. #urbaninvention #ny #newyork #airport #publictransit #urbantransport

#EmpireStateBuilding : An iconic building in an iconic skyline, highlighting what it means to be a #verticalcity. Named one of the #sevenwonders of the modern world by the American Society of Civil Engineers. #urbaninvention #nyc #empirestate #empirestatebldg #aia #americasfavoritebuilding #1454ft #williamlamb #shrevelambandharmon image credit : #regram @nat_ka74

#RadioCityMusicHall Hydraulic Stage : One of the largest movable stages in the world. A forerunner of other stage designs as well as early aircraft carrier elevator systems. #urbaninvention #nyc #radiocity #artsandculture #stagedesign #hydraulics Image credits : #flickr4jazz #nofilter

#engineeringsafety : By systematically cleaning the subway cars of graffiti in the 90's, the city (#giuliani) sent a message that "someone was watching" and crime rates declined. Small changes can have an impact. #brokenwindowstheory #urbaninvention #nyc #mta #subwaysafety #graffiti

#GrandCentralStation : largest train station in the world (most platforms). Enabling #NYC to grow beyond the capacity of the #5boroughs. #urbaninvention #transit #mettonorth #mta #lirr #midtown #grandcentral. Image credit : #regram @onceupontomorrow

#NYCWater : #nyc has some of the best #water around and the folks at #DEP are helping make it more accessible in hot times through these hydrant hook-ups. #urbaninvention #nyc #drinkwater #hydrate #watersupply #civilinfrastructure Image Credit : #regram @stephbr0wne

#jackieonassisreservoir : served for more than 100 years as a distribution point for Manhattans water supply. Now a beautiful place to run or reflect. #urbaninvention #nyc #centralpark #centralparkreservoir #water #runningpath #waterfeature #urbanoasis Image credit : #regram @andershenneberg

#MTA #Electricsigns : More effective feedback keeping riders informed. #urbaninvention #urbantransit #nyc #bettercommute image credit : #theeyesofnewyork

#metrocard : Engineer-turned-businessman #raymonddekozan transformed the way millions of New Yorkers move each day. #urbaninvention #nyc #mta #subway #swipe #urbantransit #paywithcredit

#PedestrianReclamation : Creating more vibrant #publicspace and #safety in the #streets. #urbaninvention #nyc #dot #timessquare #summerstreet #betterblock #pedestrian. Image Credit : #nanagyei

#TimesSquare : Lights and #billboards highlight incredible changes from 30 years of transformation. #urbaninvention #nyc #midtown #prettylights #led #urbantransformation. Image Credit : @BobJagendorf #bobjagendorf

#Hunter'sPointSouthPark : Pilot #greeninfrastructure park transforming a post-industrial stretch in #LongIslandCity. #urbaninvention #nyc #lic #arup #nycedc #parks #reclamation image: #ariburling

#CentralPublicLibrary : Tge flagship library of the nation's largest public library system. Essential provider of free #books, #information, and #education. And a beautiful building. #urbaninvention #nyc #nylibrary #nypl #1895 #midtown #bryantpark image credit : #julianmason

#BrooklynCentralLibrary : A unique #Brooklyn landmark. The crown jewel of the independent Brooklyn public #library system. Preserving Brooklyn's diverse history and culture. #urbaninvention #nyc #bklibrary #grandarmyplaza #prospectheights #books image credit : #adrianmiles

#CentralPark : A key driver of #uptown neighborhood development. Set the gold standard for what an #urbanpark can be. #urbaninvention #nyc #frederickolmstead #urbanoasis #840acres #park #urbangreen #biophilia image: @charlesaydlett

#BrooklynBridgePark : A series of new #publicspaces being developed along the #Brooklyn #waterfront. Genuine neighborhood amenities. #urbaninvention #urbanpark #urbangreen #urbanoasis #brooklynbridge #nyc #pier1 #pier5 #pier6 #michaelvanvalkenburgh #ceramiassociates @aecomtechnologycorporation image: @charlesaydlett

#TheHighline : A beautiful and innovative #publicspace that retains the industrial character and history of the neighborhood. #urbaninvention #nyc #adaptivereuse #parks #friendsofthehighline #dillerscofidio+renfro #pietoudolf #regram @thehighline