The Nature of New York

The Nature

of New York

Re-written by CUNY Tamika EstwickKaren Chase Joshua

PereraSulexan Chery

The Mission The restoration of New York’s natural

environment, to create public awareness of the importance of that goal for the health and well being of New York’s inhabitants, and to support the arts for their power to help define, illuminate and advance that goal.

What is the Nature Of What is the Nature Of New York?New York?

Ecological

Socio-cultural

Economical

The Four Pillars Breeding Grounds

Urban Oases

Human Experience

Resurrection

Breeding Breeding GroundsGrounds

Did You Know…Did You Know… There are 836 species of animals and plants in

New York City

122 of these species are unidentified and exclusive to the nature of New York City

Central Park – which is the home to most of these animals and plants is 843 acres – bigger than the country of Monaco!

The Nature of New YorkThe Nature of New York

Socio-culturalEconomical

Environmental

Borough of ManhattanBorough of ManhattanProtrusion of granite forming an island Protrusion of granite forming an island

with a solid South and soft North.with a solid South and soft North.

Location of commerce was affected by Location of commerce was affected by the geology of the area. the geology of the area.

Affluent communities resided in what is Affluent communities resided in what is now Chelsea.now Chelsea.

Manhattan – A Protrusion of Manhattan – A Protrusion of GraniteGranite

Photo I – Manhattan Then/NowPhoto I – Manhattan Then/Now

Borough of BrooklynBorough of Brooklyn Largely marshlands

Flourished in the agricultural and trade economies

Ethnically diverse community.

Photo II-Brooklyn Then/NowPhoto II-Brooklyn Then/Now

Borough of The BronxBorough of The Bronx The only borough in NYC that is connected to The only borough in NYC that is connected to

the mainland of the U.S. the mainland of the U.S.

The primary economic endeavors were in The primary economic endeavors were in factories, agriculture and race tracts. factories, agriculture and race tracts.

Many immigrant communities established Many immigrant communities established settlements in this area because of the settlements in this area because of the availability of opportunities. availability of opportunities.

Photo III – The Bronx Then/NowPhoto III – The Bronx Then/Now

Urban OasesUrban Oases

New York as an Unsuspected New York as an Unsuspected OasisOasis

The Atlantic Flyway

The flight of the Monarchs

New York City’s Biota

Key Environmental Issues Key Environmental Issues Facing New YorkFacing New York

Health issues threatening New Yorkers

Solid waste disposal

Urban development

New York City in Action: New York City in Action: Current Environmental CampaignsCurrent Environmental Campaigns

Federal Clean Air ActFederal Clean Air Act

Solid Waste Management PlanSolid Waste Management Plan

Community Garden DevelopmentCommunity Garden Development

CUNY: An Unsuspected OasisCUNY: An Unsuspected Oasis400,000 enrolled in CUNY400,000 enrolled in CUNY

Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity

Located in all five boroughsLocated in all five boroughs

Goals of The Nature of NY Project Goal 1- tap into CUNY – a great

unsuspected oasis !

Goal 2 – Re-acquaintance with the environment

Goal 3 – Mobilize the public

The Human Experience:

Getting to Know the Nature of New

York

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” building blocks

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Virtual Environment

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” model

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Virtual Environment

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” model

Shock/StatisticsPage

Key Issues Page

History Page

Events Page

Glossary Page Pictures Page

Nature of New

York.edu

Virtual Environment

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

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Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

CUNY and the Humanities

bGates of Learning

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Virtual Environment

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” model

Visual Arts Competition

Performing ArtsCompetition

Architectural DesignCompetition

Early Child Learning Center Arts Submission

CUNY and the Humanities

Engagement via

the Arts

It examines nature and urban design in the metropolitan landscape in two ways:

By connecting university faculty and students with industry leaders to generate and share ideas

By highlighting the importance of nature and the value of design

Architectural Design Competition - Nature & Urban Design

This project provides an opportunity for: Children to present their natural surroundings’ using a medium of their choice Children begin to develop an

appreciation for nature at an early age

To engage and disseminate information to the adults in

their children’s lives i.e. teachers, parents

Early Child Learning Center Arts Submission - CUNY Kids: Nature of New York through a Child‘s Eyes

Tapping into the creative talent that surges through CUNY, a visual arts competition:

Allows students to reacquaint themselves with the nature of New York

Capture the wonder and beauty that lies in the environment of New York City through the eyes of a CUNY student

Visual Arts Competition – Fauna in Focus

This competition seeks to allow students to express their thoughts and feelings on the nature of New York and what is being done to restore it.

Submission categories would be broken into three areas:

Dance Theatre Literature

Performing Arts Competition

Visual Arts Competition

Performing ArtsCompetition

Architectural DesignCompetition

Early Child Learning Center Arts Submission

CUNY and the Humanities

Engagement via

the Arts

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Competition

CUNY

Website

Competition

CUNY

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Virtual Environment

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” model

Case Study/DebateCompetition

Special Projects

Funding for Education

Colloquia

Gates of Learning

Engagement via

Education & Action

Utilizing the power of education, Environmentally focused programs of study have been identified at the:

Undergraduate Graduate Post-graduate level

Funding for Education

Allow students to develop ideas for

restoring New York natural environment

Facilitate the development of leaders

who will lead preservation efforts in

the years to come

Key Outcomes

Provides a forum for students to formulate

opinions, present information, and share

ideas

Case Study / Debate Competition

Maximize public awareness by …

Education

Health Education

Environment

ArchitectureCriminal Justice

• Focusing on each campuses academic interest

• Serve as clearinghouse for ideas • Initiating and facilitating collaborative discussions

Restoration of

New York’s environment

John Jay

College

Baruch Colleg

eBusiness

City College Engineering

Queens

College

KingsboroughCommunity College

NYC Technical College

Colloquia – Panel Discussions/Student-led Enviro-Talks

HunterCollege

CUNY-wide Earth day Nature walks throughout New York

City CUNY Forest: Adopt-a-Plot program Eco-Fest “Nature of New York” book signing Film festival Concerts Food Festival Cultural Fest

Special Projects

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Competition

CUNY

Website

Competition

CUNY

CUNY and the Humanities

Gates of Learning

Website

Competition

CUNY

Website

Events/Projects Competition

CUNY

Virtual Environment

“Getting to Know the Nature of New York” model

The Resurrection The Gates

Project

Central Park The jewel of New

York City. An oasis of serenity, ecological wealth and escape.