An ambitious project is starting to take shape on the Lower East Side. Although, only in theory, so far. Dan Barasch and James Ramsey are planning to give the nature-deprived neighborhood a new park. But not just any park: an underground park, which will inevitably become known as the "Low Line".

Sustainable urban development is having a moment. With the High Line, Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA) and a possible plus-shaped pool (+Pool) in the East River, the city has proven its creative potential and endless possibilities. More»