Mayor Bloomberg's not about to let a little economic turbulence down on Wall Street ruin his ambitious plans (paid for with $3 billion in bonds) for a business district at the west side Hudson Yards site. more ›

Preliminary work could begin as soon as next month on the ambitious $500 million plan to transform Governors Island into a premiere destination for cyclists, nature lovers, large-scale music concerts and rock climbing. Last December a consortium of five design companies was chosen to turn the flat southern part of the island into an oasis with manmade hills and a shoreline promenade. Ultimately (say, 2013?) 90 acres of parkland will be remade for anyone willing to take the seven minute ferry ride from Lower Manhattan. more ›

As the MTA prepares to announce on Wednesday the winning design for the 26 acre Hudson Yards development, a search is underway for firms to design the park and boulevard to be located at the site. The Mid-Block Park & Boulevard (MB Park & Boulevard) will consist of 4 acres of “broad tree-lined parks and open space” and will run north-south between 10th and 11th avenues, ultimately stretching from 33rd Street to 39th Street. more ›