Monthly Archives: January 2012

You may already be a Flaneur

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Anne Leonard

As New Yorkers, many of us get around on foot more than we make use of any other mode of transportation. Traditionally, a Flâneur was a well-dressed gentleman intent on experiencing and observing the city as he walked leisurely walks … Continue reading →

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Organizations

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Anne Leonard

Organizations that can serve as resources for place-based learning activities: Brooklyn: Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center The Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center of City Tech aims to raise awareness about critical issues facing Brooklyn’s waterfront through research, teaching, and public programming. Brooklyn … Continue reading →

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Mapping tools, websites and other resources on the web

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Anne Leonard

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Online Resources A comprehensive list of software, data sets, and online lectures compiled by the Map Division at NYPL. OpenStreetMap The free wiki world map; create a free account to edit and create maps. Wikimapia A … Continue reading →

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