Center for an Urban Future released “Re: New York City,” describing 250 ideas provided by New Yorkers from a variety of backgrounds and across various disciplines, on how to “revive NYC’s economy, spark good jobs, and build a more equitable city.” Karen’s contribution highlights the community-based organizations can support NYC youth, bring them into the broader conversation, and spark change. Read Karen’s full quote and view the full report here.
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In the recent article “Greenpoint’s New Public Library ‘Makes You Want to Move In,’” Justin Davidson takes readers through a history of Brooklyn Public Library’s newest branch library designed by our team at Marble Fairbanks. Davidson refers to the library as, “Greenpoint’s greenest building, a library enfolded in gardens, doing double duty as an environmental education center. It’s the sort of place that makes you want to move in.”
We are honored to be included in the November 9-22 printed version of the Magazine with President-Elect Joe Biden on the cover.
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In honor of the library opening to the public, staff writer Melissa Guerrero highlights Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center in the “New York Today” section of the Times. The article, “And finally: A green library in Greenpoint,” starts with the following description of the library, “There’s a well-landscaped outdoor plaza to lounge in, and two types of gardens (one specifically for pollinators). Planted channels called bioswales can help reduce flooding, and a cistern collects rainwater. No, the area is not a public park or a private green space for a luxury building — it’s a new, eco-friendly library in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.” We are proud to be featured and excited for the library to be open to the public.
Read the full article here – scroll down to “And finally: A green library in Greenpoint”
Scott is the current “Featured Member” on AIA New York’s website. In his interview with the Editor, Scott discusses what is influencing his work right now, how he decided to pursue architecture and his thoughts on architectural education.
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In a slight variation to the online article “Building Public Places for a Covid World,” Marble Fairbanks currently appears in the printed article “Designs The Heal Ruptures In Spaces We Share.” Karen was interviewed along with architects and other designers who, “have devoted efforts to creating public places that encourage gathering and sociability (now tasked with) making congregating in these spaces possible again.” A pull quote from Karen’s interview is centered on the fold stating, “Now that we can’t use shared spaces, we realize how critical they are.”
Read the full online article here.