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1. Six Trees: Thinking along a Spectrum to Escape a Dark Wood.

Author

Katz, Eric

Subjects
*TREES, *ATRIUMS (Architecture), *INTUITION, *THOUGHT experiments
Abstract

Consider the existence of six identical trees of the same species across a variety of environments. The first tree is in a wild and isolated landscape. The second is in a wilderness park. The third is in a heavily forested “tree plantation” owned by International Paper. The fourth is in the Ramble in Central Park. The fifth is in a suburban yard. The sixth is inside the six-story atrium of a Manhattan skyscraper. This paper begins with the intuition that the identical trees have different values because they exist in different environments and biological-social contexts. To understand the different evaluations of the trees we must think along a spectrum that incorporates both axiology and ontology. This thought experiment is useful in exploring arguments about both the management and the preservation of the natural world. The conclusion is that we must think along a spectrum of natural being and value to understand the dualism between humanity and nature and thereby avoid the domination of the natural environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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2. Imagining Strawberry Fields as a place of pilgrimage.

Author

Kruse, Robert J

Subjects
*MEMORIALS
Abstract

This paper examines the significance of Strawberry Fields, the memorial to John Lennon in Central Park, New York City, as a place of secular pilgrimage. Situated within postmodern conceptualizations of secular pilgrimage, Strawberry Fields is shown to be the spatial focus of a variety of discourses related to John Lennon's life and music. Furthermore, this paper illustrates how autobiography as a qualitative research method can reveal the sentiments that motivate particular pilgrims to places associated with major figures in popular music. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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3. (Quietly) Keeping Central Park Pristine.

Author

DUNLAP, DAVID W.

Subjects
*ALUMINUM containers, *PLASTIC bags
Abstract

The article reports on the use of patented coated-aluminum receptacles with 32-gallon plastic bags inside to replace drums and plastic bins in the Central Park in New York City.

Published
2017

4. Cracking Down on Speeding Cyclists in Prospect Park.

Author

Robbins, Liz

Subjects
*CYCLISTS, *ROAD construction
Abstract

The bright orange barrels appeared last month, making a short, downhill section of Brooklyn's Prospect Park seem like a highway construction zone. And still not everybody slowed. Now paper is the next phase of an effort to keep cyclists from speeding through red lights. And so, the year of the ticketing blitz for cyclists has come full circle, finishing in Prospect Park what began in Central Park during the winter. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2011

5. Spare Times.

Subjects
*WREATHS, *SEA monsters
Abstract

'The Wreath: Interpretations' (through Jan. 6) A wreath shaped like a sea serpent may not be welcoming to many, but curious visitors might find it just the ticket at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, above, where a display of 30 offbeat holiday wreaths is on view. ''Giant Sea Serpent Wreath (Wreath of Revitalizations of Life)'' by Takeshi Yamada is an amalgam of, among other things, a taxidermic jaw, steel, paper and sand from Coney Island; other wreaths are made of sticks and stones, bottle corks and drink umbrellas. They can be viewed Mondays through Fridays, including Christmas Eve, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And for those who think one of the wreaths would look perfect on a door, many are on sale (prices, $100 to $12,000), with a portion of the proceeds to benefit a public arts program administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation; Fifth Avenue and 64th Street, third floor; free. (Anne Mancuso) [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Published
2010

7. Enough About 'Gates' as Art; Let's Talk About That Price Tag.

Author

McIntire, Mike

Subjects
*ART exhibitions, *ART materials, *RATE of return
Abstract

Examines the price of the "Gates" exhibition by Christo and Jeanne-Claude held in Central Park. Price tag of $21 million and the question of how some nylon fabric, steel and vinyl tubing could have cost that much; Payment of the money by the artists without the use of any public or corporate funds; Estimated that the exhibition brought $254 million into the city's economy; Refusal of the artists to say how they came up with the sum which has stirred debate; The art installation agreement with the city which promised about $5 million in fees; Approximate prices on the physical supplies; How the artists are recouping their investment in the exhibit.

Published
2005