NY / Northeast
Explore the neighborhoods, public spaces and buildings of New York through 9 articles.
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The shape of the streets, a history of public assembly and a farmers market explain why Union Square works as more than a patch of greenery.
Visibility, movable seating and the back of a library help explain this Midtown park’s changing role.
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Look beyond the ceiling to the way a major railway terminal gathers, sorts and releases its passengers.
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The streets of Brooklyn Heights and the riverfront below them tell related stories at different elevations.
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The former biscuit works provides a way to understand food production, freight and the later reuse of industrial space.
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A pedestrian crossing reveals the Brooklyn Bridge’s approaches, suspended span and continuing transport role.
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The Flatiron’s recognizable outline begins with an ordinary problem: fitting a tall building onto an unusual parcel.
Astor Row’s porches and setbacks distinguish one Harlem block without standing in for the whole neighborhood.
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Washington Square’s arch is the most visible landmark, but the ground beneath it and the paths around it hold a longer history.
