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A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go

They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change.

Can a Utopian ‘Blue Zone’ Be Built in a Poor Brooklyn Neighborhood?

A project in East New York aims to to adapt the ethos of Blue Zones — healthy, close-knit communities where people live to 100 —...

Corporate Landscaping Opts for Native Plants Over Manicured Lawns

More companies are eschewing manicured grass in favor of native plants, a shift driven by the environmental costs of installing and maintaining lawns.

9 Ways to Stay in the Shade This Summer in N.Y.C.

The city is preparing for extreme heat by introducing new methods to keep out of the sun and expanding on those more tried and true.

Movie Theaters Offer Larger Screens, Heated Seats and Sushi to Lure Fans Back

After scraping by during the pandemic, cinemas are hoping to lure back moviegoers by spending millions of dollars on upgrades.

Awash in Asphalt, Cities Rethink Their Parking Needs

Local leaders across the nation are overhauling parking requirements for developers, scaling back the minimum number of spots for shopping centers and apartment complexes.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Destroyed on Sept. 11, Reopens

The Greek Orthodox house of worship was destroyed on Sept. 11. After 21 years and $85 million, its glowing new home has opened.

Cathedral of St. John Finally Solves a 100-Year-Old Problem

The cathedral’s dome, a tour de force of tile, was supposed to be temporary. Instead, it’s lasted more than a century. Now, after a $17...

For Fitness Buffs and Landlords, Gyms Are Hot Again

Hoping to capitalize on a renewed interest in communal experiences, fitness chains are reconfiguring their spaces, offering more room to exercise and better amenities.

Should a Park Include a Burial Ground? Residents of Newburgh, N.Y., Can’t Agree.

Tensions have been simmering over plans for a new addition to a beloved Olmsted park: A memorial for African Americans whose nearby burial ground was...
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