Park slats of varying openings & colors hortus carrum Description The Central Park Conservancy Recycling System is a set of standardized waste and recycling receptacles used in Central Park. The system consists of three bin variations, each with the same form factor but color-coded and labeled to distinguish between general waste, cans & bottles, and…
The Solar-powered Compactor, commonly known as the Big Belly Bin, is a high-efficiency waste receptacle that uses solar energy to power an internal compaction mechanism.
lightweight, open-air, and a favorite hangout for both litter and rodents viridis reticulum carrum Description A long-standing member of New York City’s waste receptacle lineup, the Green Wire Bin is a lightweight, open-air trash can commonly found in parks, sidewalks, and street corners. Its wire mesh design allows for visibility into its contents, a feature…
Better Bin is NYC’s next-gen trash can, designed for durability, waste separation, and a cleaner streetscape.
A fond farewell to the Downtown Alliance composting bin pilot, where the bins collected 105,157 pounds of organic waste over 18 months.
Jane’s Walk is just around the corner, and we are hosting a session! Join me on a virtual self-guided tour of your neighborhood where we’ll explore different examples of NYC street furniture during Jane’s Walk 2022. We’re going to start live-streaming from Roosevelt Island – please follow along at home or work. Municipalities are full…
An invasive species of EV chargers
Informing the community notitia insula Ordersupellex Familyviso Genus notitia Species notitia insula Description A bulletin board monolith to hang community announcements, with address ring on top. Identification Cylindrical concrete monolith 1.5-2m in diameter, often with taped paper; with red metal top, often with spray-painted address. Habitat On Main Street sidewalk and plazas on Roosevelt Island.…
The Roosevelt Island Ventilation Tube is a brightly colored, cylindrical metal shaft installed as part of the original Roosevelt Island WIRE development in the 1970s to provide fresh air and exhaust. They come in various bright colors.
Happy Monday, friends of tiny urban devices, and those who were waiting for Jane’s Walk NYC 2021! A happy reminder that starting today thousands of New Yorkers and visitors alike will take to the streets and tune in online for Jane’s Walk, which lasts between May 3-9. We are hosting our own Jane’s Walk 2021…
