I explored National Geographic's look at the subterranean infrastructure of New York City. It reveals the complex network of subway tunnels, water pipes, power lines, and hidden history lying directly beneath the busy city streets.
I share my support for New York City's decision to sell naming rights for public parks. It’s a pragmatic strategy to boost municipal revenue by leveraging corporate sponsorships to fund and maintain urban green spaces.
I reflect on why I remember 9/11 more vividly than the Gujarat earthquakes while at a New York airport. I examine how branding, geographic prominence, and the nature of an event dictate our collective memory of tragedy.
I found this interactive map of New York City hosted by Fox News shortly after September 11, 2001. It provides a digital, navigable view of the city's landmarks and geography during that specific historical moment.
I discovered Simon Høegsberg's photography project that captures portraits of strangers in Copenhagen and New York alongside their immediate thoughts, creating a unique documentary record of internal monologues during chance encounters on the street.
The office snack box becomes a tiny allegory of unfairness when the Oreos are buried beneath the Marie Gold biscuits and nobody digs for them.