High Line hopes to correct its mistakes in inequality; Work starts at Extell’s CityPoint tower
- High Line co-founder Robert Hammond says they “failed” at creating a place for the neighborhood. Here’s how he’s course-correcting in NYC and around the world. [CityLab]
- The Port Authority has issued an RFP for an engineering firm to lead work on the new LaGuardia AirTrain. [Commercial Observer]
- Keith Haring’s sister created a picture book so children can learn about the late artist’s life, work and philosophy. [Huffington Post]
- Work has commenced at 138 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn, where Extell is building a 696-foot-tall condo tower as part of their CityPoint development. [CityRealty]
- Seven NYC haunts of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. [Untapped]
- The City Council wants to pass legislation that’ll make it easier to cancel your gym membership. [Gothamist]
