New York’s Hudson Yards Project: A Milestone in Sustainable Building

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The area between 30th and 34th Street overlooking the Hudson river is preparing to become a new landmark in NYC’s sustainable urban landscape with the $20 billion Hudson Yards Project emerging in Chelsea. The project will be “the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States and the largest development in… Continue reading New York’s Hudson Yards Project: A Milestone in Sustainable Building

Silent, Smart, Sustainable: Driving Innovation with Tesla

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Imagine driving all the way from New York City to Los Angeles. During your 3,000 mile journey you don’t pay for any fuel, you don’t pollute the air, you travel almost silently, and your vehicle is so safe it was rated 5.4 out of 5 stars by the Highway Safety Administration. Seems impossible? It is… Continue reading Silent, Smart, Sustainable: Driving Innovation with Tesla

The Global Evolution and Future of Bike Sharing

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With NYC’s Citi Bike program entering its second year it’s a perfect time to look ahead to what could be next for the United States’ largest bike sharing system.By its one-year anniversary Citi Bike bicycles had made 8.75 million trips, covering a total distance of 14.7 million miles while riders promoted their own health and… Continue reading The Global Evolution and Future of Bike Sharing

Entrepreneur Portrait: Harsh Mehta, OfficeLinks

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Harsh Mehta is co-founder and COO of OfficeLinks, a company that operates shared workspaces. The company started in 2003 with a single location in the Chelsea area of New York City and has since grown to occupy five locations in New York and one in Chicago. The newest location, on Park Avenue South, differs from other… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Harsh Mehta, OfficeLinks

Who is Watching Where? World Cup 2014 in NYC

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NYC is famous for its huge bar scene – and for the fact that it is home to many internationals. This pretty much makes NYC one of the best places to follow the games – and discover new neighborhoods. Here’s our take on where to watch your favorite team and get the best feel for… Continue reading Who is Watching Where? World Cup 2014 in NYC

How New York City Can Prepare for New Manufacturing by 2024

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During the course of the W2NYC Global Industry Challenge program, international founders met with local and global business representatives to discuss the most urgent topics related to new manufacturing in NYC.In partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), New York International invited US and international ventures to NYC between May 12 and… Continue reading How New York City Can Prepare for New Manufacturing by 2024