Diggin’ Up the Dirt on Central Park’s Past

Central Park, Central Park app alert, parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS

REPORT from the FIELDBy Debi and intern Kate G.This morning we visited the Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History’s Open House in Central Park.  The students’ presentations were fascinating and ranged from the description of different...

Playtime in Central Park :: Playtime goes to the dogs, Part II

Central Park, Central Park app alert, parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS

As West Side Rag wrote, “A project like this … reminds people that landmarking is a way to hold on to things you care about.”We’re thrilled at the positive reception our “Playtime in Central Park” photo series has had, and for the...

Playtime in Central Park :: Twilight reservoir run

Central Park, Central Park app alert, Central Park West, NYC, parks, photography, preservation, Scenic Landmark, skyline, social media, Upper West Side, UWS

Power to the tweeters!Since announcing the launch of our “Playtime in Central Park” photo series (three weeks ago yesterday!) we’ve been delighted to see our friends and followers on Twitter (and their friends and followers in turn!) share photos and...

Landscape Architecture is “Designing Awesome”

Central Park, Central Park app alert, Landmarks Preservation Commission, New York City, NYC, parks, preservation, Scenic Landmark, Upper West Side, UWS

Today via Twitter, LANDMARK WEST! learned about the American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) pop-up signage project “Designed by a Landscape Architect”. Columbus Circle, NY. August 17, 2011. The open, green spaces we enjoy–public...

Playtime in Central Park :: Playtime goes to the dogs, Part I

Central Park, Central Park app alert, parks, preservation, Upper West Side, UWS

Brace yourselves:  These photos.  Are.  Adorable.At the end of last week, our good friends at West Side Rag gave a boost to our ongoing photo series, Playtime in Central Park, with this article.  If you’re not already, follow them on Twitter...

Playtime in Central Park :: Row, row, row your boat

Central Park, Central Park app alert, Individual Landmark, New York, parks, Scenic Landmark, skyline, Upper West Side, UWS

If it weren’t for the outline of the distinguished Beresford Apartments on the horizon, you’d swear this photo was snapped in the wilds of upstate New York!  LW’s Cristiana Peña and intern Kate Gilmore snapped this photo, of boaters...