Missed some of our articles, tweets, or Facebook posts from the last few days? Don’t sweat it—we’ve gathered the week’s must-read stories right here. Enjoy!
Billionaires’ Row residents sue New York City over proposed homeless shelter
The West 58th Street Coalition, which represents the homeowners, renters, and business owners in the area, filed a lawsuit aiming to stop the old Park Savoy Hotel at 158 West 58th Street from being converted into a shelter for 140 men.
Army Corps of Engineers proposes swinging sea gates for New York Harbor
After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, New York and New Jersey became acutely aware of their flood risk; now the Army Corps of Engineers has proposed several sea gate and wall solutions.
Jeanne Gang and Renzo Piano are making their mark on Canada with a spate of new projects
With the recent reveal of Studio Gang’s gem-like One Delisle tower in Toronto, AN has pulled out our favorite Canadian projects of the last few months.
Disney plans to build new Hudson Square campus in a $650 million deal
The Walt Disney Company is moving its long-time New York headquarters on the Upper West Side to Hudson Square, a move that solidifies the up-and-coming area’s position as a hub for creative companies.
Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park is now open, making the parkland 90% complete
The parkland lining Brooklyn’s East River waterfront added five more acres of permanent green space with the opening of Pier 3, which includes an undulating landscape of shrubs and trees.
Enjoy the weather, and see you next week!
