Samuel KruegerFavorite Moment: Riding the Subways
Favorite Food: Grimaldi's Pizzeria - Brooklyn Favorite Place: Brooklyn Bridge Night Walk New York Through a Geographers Eyes: New York City epitomizes a melting pot. Culture, language, ethnicity and landscape aesthetics change as frequently as the sound of a car horn in Manhattan. Each of the different boroughs offers a unique landscape identity. From the high rise steel architecture in Manhattan to the brownstone tree lined streets in Brooklyn, New York City simply has it all. Advice for Future Travelers: Don't lose your Metro Card (*cough* Laurel) |
Ben PossiFavorite Moment: Getting Lost in Brooklyn
Favorite Food: Peter's Restaurant (Williamsburg) Favorite Place: Prospect Park New York Through a Geographers Eye: As the most dense and populous city in the United States, New York has come to epitomize urban America. Despite this large population, New York leads the United States in energy efficiency. With its green buildings and efficient public transportation system, New York City emits only 7.1 metric tons of greenhouse gas per person compared with the national average of 24.5. As a world city, New York is poised to set the standards for energy efficiency. Learn more at http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/ccp_report041007.pdf Advice for Future Travelers: In my opinion, there is a lack of public restrooms in downtown Manhattan, so be sure to plan accordingly. |
Caught Learning: Photos from the Field
Cover Photo by Ezra Zeitler