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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2014 · 1H

Strike A Chord: A Greener New York City

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New York is often referred to as the concrete jungle. The paved and developed landscape offers plenty of advantages to its residents. But, there’s a lot to be said for having access to green spaces as well. Not only are trees, flowers, and other plantlife easy on the eyes, they’re important components of a healthy and balanced ecosystem.   As part of our Strike a Chord campaign, WFUV’s been featuring public service announcements, news stories, and programming, highlighting the efforts of community gardeners and others working to green the Metropolitan region. In this one hour special, we'll hear from:    Steve Frillman of the Green Guerillas Deborah Martin is the Executive Director of the New York Restoration Project Shalini Beath is the deputy director of Million Trees NYC Ursula Chance, Director of Bronx Green-up, the New York Botanical Garden's community outreach program Jason Alosio, a PhD candidate of biology, and urban ecologist. He's the founder of St. Rose's Garden at Fordham Lisa Fabish of Pleasant Villiage community garden in East Harlem      

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Soundscapes NYC Ryan Purcell The Seventies was a calamitous decade, a low point in the history of New York City. City Hall continually failed to balance budgets and turned to austerity, privatization, and sheer negligence when it came to running city services. Roads disintegrated, buildings and overpasses collapsed, garbage piled high, and crime ran rampant. The city literally crumbled under the weight of austerity.  At the same time, underground culture surged with energy, from subway graffiti to experimental theater and gay bars. Musical artists embedded in the urban fabric turned to their craft with gusto. They formed loose networks of like-minded artists who made and appreciated particular styles of music. Their world during this period, at times, reflected the disintegrating cityscape. At other times, their music celebrated the social constraints let loose in a time of crisis, when the city seemed to be falling apart.  Soundscapes is a podcast about how music created in New York Shamisen Lofi Hip Hop 🌆🎤 Autumn Rain on Bamboo Asian Serenity 🎋 Drift away as ancient silk strings meet modern beats, where feudal Japan whispers through the rain of today's cityscape 🌧️ The Art Cityscape Springville City Why does Springville, Utah have an art museum? Why doesn't it have your favorite restaurant? What will the city look like in 2050? How can you get a recycling can?The Art Cityscape will give you a fast-paced and unique look at Utah's Art City. We'll answer your questions and tell you what's happening in the city and why. Local Artist: Graham Watts Original Art Vancouver To Whistler Canadian Artist Graham Watts "Pedestrian Puddles – Vancouver, BC," measuring 30 x 40 inches. The scene depicts a rainy day in Vancouver with people holding umbrellas, a vivid depiction of the cityscape with reflections on wet streets, and a prominently featured Hudson's Bay store. This artwork captures a dynamic urban atmosphere with a focus on vibrant colors and active street life. If you need details or descriptions for specific elements or have other questions about this painting, feel free to ask! Learn more: GrahamWatts.art

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