Smart projects are developing around the world and all eyes are on cities like Copenhagen and Barcelona where smart projects are becoming commonplace in daily life. But what is being done in NYC to become a smarter city? New York International takes a look into the four components that create a smart city and explores… Continue reading What Has NYC Done to Become Smarter?
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The Global Evolution and Future of Bike Sharing
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
Learning from Smart Cities: Copenhagen
Whether it’s the environment or technology, we live in a fast-changing world that requires innovative cities to keep considering the impact all of these changes have on their citizens. Copenhagen, recently named the 2014 European Green Capital – surpassing 17 other candidates – is racing to the spotlight of what it means to be a… Continue reading Learning from Smart Cities: Copenhagen
How Green is NYC?
The average New Yorker today is much more aware of the importance of caring for the environment than his or her grandparents, but even with ever increasing awareness, we must ask ourselves, how green is NYC in practicality and where does it stand amongst its global counterparts?The push for cities to become sustainable goes back… Continue reading How Green is NYC?
How and Why to Have a Green Business in NY
When someone says “green business” you might get the image of a shop selling hemp trousers or biodegradable coffee mugs, but the fact is green is no longer a novelty niche market and more and more businesses are not just selling green products, but operating in an environmentally friendly “green” manner. Historically, the US has… Continue reading How and Why to Have a Green Business in NY
Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents
After much trial and tribulation, New York City’s bike share program, Citi Bike, is finally set to launch at the end of this month. The program, originally conceived in 2011, has experienced a variety of setbacks and delays both from natural disasters such as Superstorm Sandy, and from protests by New Yorkers about implementation. At… Continue reading Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents
The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
With a population of over 8 million people and an annual tourist influx of 50 million, New York City has its hands full keeping on top of litter and trash. In the most recent Trip Advisor survey, New York City ranked 28th out of 40 international cities in cleanliness, with Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai,… Continue reading The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
We at New York International love to hear stories about successful entrepreneurs and the challenges faced when starting up a business in the U.S. We recently had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneur Benjamin Lapidus, who co-founded the GREEN Program along with Jean Paul Cazedessus, Melissa Lee, and Mikhail Naumov. The program is an intensive… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
The MAS Summit: Development, Density and Diversity for the Future of NYC
Entering Jazz at Lincoln Center on a beautiful early autumn morning, it was easy to feel that the room was abuzz with anticipation of what would be talked about at the Municipal Art Society’s annual Summit for New York City. With prominent thought and design leaders preparing to speak, there were no doubts that New… Continue reading The MAS Summit: Development, Density and Diversity for the Future of NYC
Living Green in NYC
New Yorkers drive less, live in smaller apartments, use less space, and overall have a smaller ecological footprint that most other Americans. Most New Yorkers don’t own a car but rely on public transportation, many of us shop at the local farmer’s market, and visit parks – yet we can still do so much more… Continue reading Living Green in NYC