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Map of
Rockaway
Peninsula Also known as
The Rockaways
Part of the Borough of Queens in New York City
Area of Detail
The Goal: Creating More Green Spaces
for Far Rockaway
After decades of urban blight and broken promises, finally a chance for a higher quality of life
In partnership with the city of New York, we can transform the landscape
Introducing
VACANT LOTS
To
GREEN PLOTS
A Plan for Urban Renaissance
The Inspiration & Vision
Vacant Lots
to
Green Plots
Living in the Rockaways
Driving past a vacant lot landscape
Seeing the potential in
transforming these spaces
More Inspiration
Case Study: The High Line in Manhattan
Once an elevated freight route snaking a mile through the lower west side, the last train graced its tracks in 1980. Since then, nature has flourished on the abandoned railroad tracks. Facing demolition by Mayor Giuliani, a few visionaries would see its potential as a functional green space for the city. Today it is a case study for urban renewal in the U.S. and around the world and one of NYC’s most impressive parks.
A Success Story in Pictures
The Highline -Before The Highline - After
Moving Forward To Making the Far Rockaway of Our Dreams
Far Rockaway Before Implementation
Far Rockaway After Implementation
A New Sense of Community is on the Horizon
The Five Learning Outcomes: Their Application in Vacant Lots to Green Plots
Communication
Analysis
Global Perspective
Sustainability Ethic
Energy Industry Knowledge
Learning Outcome I:
Communication This proposal in itself serves as the main
communication vehicle in addition to
speaking with respective stakeholders
that will set the stage for the
implementation of this project.
Identify city agencies that must be
involved for project to go forward.
Begin with contacting MOEC (Mayor’s
Office of Environmental Coordination).
This office assists city agencies in their
environmental reviews, as well as
serving as liaison to state and federal
agencies on environmental matters. In
addition, the office advises the Mayor
on environmental policy. Furthermore,
MOEC implements the city’s green
building law.
Learning Outcome II:
Analysis Absolutely vital to the project is
the analysis of all possible scenarios that will or may affect the project, such as:
Lot ownership
City agency that has
jurisdiction
Obstacles with private owners
Environmental hazards on property
Research if land is already designated a
brown field by the city.
Learning Outcome III:
Global Perspective Vacant Lots to Green Plots works In tandem
with worldwide movements to preserve and create more green spaces in urban centers for the good of the citizenry and the planet.
The benefits:
Enhanced air quality
Reduced respiratory illnesses
Will aid in floodwater management by absorbing and recharging rainwater, instead of being managed by sewer systems only to become a waste product.
Flora will enhance quality of life and well-being, as well as provide
habitat for local wildlife.
Implementing community gardens that will foster a farming movement so that residents have access to local produce.
Learning Outcome IV:
Sustainability Ethic Vacant Lots to Green Plots will serve as a model of
sustainability by presenting solutions to urban decay and societal negligence.
Introduce weekly farmers markets to promote sustainable farming practices and its importance to the community, the world and future generations.
Create organic vegetable gardens that will be maintained by neighborhood residents and foster a passion and curiosity for local farming
It will educate the public about renewable energy by making it obvious and accessible throughout the green space, such as:
Solar-powered Wi-Fi
Playground equipment will educate children on the science of various forms of energy
See-saws and swings that will demonstrate kinetic energy
Interactive games that will teach the glories of hydro and wind power.
Learning Outcome V:
Energy Industry Knowledge Due to the multi-complex nature of
this project, the most innovative and experienced minds must be employed in the creation of these green spaces.
My own knowledge garnered from the Penn State ESP Program that includes aspects of all of the five learning outcomes will play a large part, as I will act as a key consultant on the project.
In addition to myself, other Individuals taking part will be:
Landscape architects
Water management professionals
Renewable energy experts
Soil scientists
Green builders
Reflection
One is compelled to say the entire program experience will apply in bringing this venture to fruition. Although this is true, there are particular aspects of the program that will play a larger role.
These are:
Intro to Energy Economics
Renewable Energy Eng. & Entr’shp
Energy Conservation
Foreign Studies/Internship
Energy Policy
Geological Perspectives on Sustainability
Energy Industry Applications of GIS
The multi-disciplinary approach in the program is invaluable. The combinational exposure of business, science, policy and foreign studies is a necessity, particularly in sustainably-focused projects such as Vacant Lots to Green Plots. Business and policy acumen will be mandatory in building the foundation for this project’s inception, especially the City of New York. Navigating the city’s many bureaucratic channels will be that much easier if your are armed with this knowledge. Add to this, scientific knowledge and foreign energy policy experience and you have a salvo of dexterity with which you can utilize in a panoply of projects of this kind.
Students and Professors at City Colleges
Local Politicians
NYC Parks & Recreation
Mayor’s Office of
Environmental Coordination
NYC Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Energy Industry Professionals
People and
Resources
Contacting these agencies and individuals will the be the first stage of development in the project. After further analysis, it will be determined what fundraising, if any needs to take place. This will depend on whether it will be public or privately funded. Only after all obstacles are revealed, will we have a clearer picture to determine this. These initial stages can be long and arduous, but with passion and resilience, it is the hope that we will move forward and create brighter days for Far Rockaway.
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