- New York City's High Line-- a public park built on an abandoned, elevated train track-- recently received a $1 million donation from Google, Inc. to support the park's maintenance, operation, and future construction projects. The High Line, one of the longest green roofs in the world and a model of sustainability, is open to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. [Friends of the High Line]
- The Chicago Architecture Foundation debuted a new green exhibit last
week. Neighborhoods Go Green! Scaling Up Sustainability explores
easy and innovative ways communities can be more sustainable. The
exhibition is free and open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through
February 15, 2011. [CAF]
- There's no better way to tread lightly on a destination when you travel than to explore it by foot. Check out these Top 10 Walks & Hiking Tours on our Travel & Cultures page. [Traveler.com]
Photo: Washington Grasslands, between Little West 12th Street and West 13th Street, looking South; Courtesy of Friends of the High Line
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