Around Town

Minds In the Gutter: Storm Water Management In NY

Thursday, Apr 22, 2010

Heavy rainfall frequently inundates New York’s combined sewer system and threatens the health of our waterways with untreated spills. The Storm Water Infrastructure Matters (S.W.I.M.) Coalition challenged designers to consider how the city can use its 6,000 miles of roadway and 12,000 miles of sidewalk as an opportunity for better managing its storm water. Join us for an installation of finalists’ innovative designs, followed by a panel discussion about the submissions moderated by Deborah Marton, Executive Director, Design Trust for Public Space, and featuring some of the competition’s jurors and other industry experts.

Sponsors: S.W.I.M and the Design Trust for Public Space

Date: Earth Day, April 22, 6:30 pm

Location: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue@103 Street

RSVP: Reservations required: 917-492-3395 or programs@mcny.org, $6 Museum members; $8 seniors and students; $12 non-members; $6 when you mention the Sallan Foundation