The Evolution of Adam Purple’s Concentric Garden on the LES; NYC Teens Can’t Get Enough of ‘Friends’

• Seven secrets of NYC tunnels you probably haven’t heard of. [Untapped]
• From 1975-1980, activist Adam Purple built a concentric garden on the Lower East Side that would eventually grow to 15,000 square feet. Called the Garden of Eden, it was a safe community space and also produced food. [Colossal]
• This cactus chair will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. [Contemporist]
• Spike Lee is named the grand marshal of the New York City Marathon. [Page Six]
• Why does “Friends” resonate so much more with NYC teens than current shows like “Girls” or “Broad City?” [NYT]
• Is this the spookiest house in Soho? [Ephemeral NY]

Images: Still from Adam Purple and the Garden of Eden / Harvey Wang and Amy Brost (L); Friends (R)