Tag Archives: Central Park

Central Park North Woods and Waterways

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Philip Orton

A week ago I went on a tour of Central Park’s northern end, lead by Ken Chaya, maker of the definitive map of the park.  We started at a pond called The Pool at 102nd Street, just inside the park … Continue reading →

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“Winter” 2011-2012: Hitting 50+ degrees Every Week

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Philip Orton

It keeps striking me how we seem to hit 50+ degree temperatures every week this winter, so I checked it out.  Here’s a plot showing hourly temperature data at Central Park and La Guardia.  Not only have we hit 50+ … Continue reading →

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Fall Colors and The Urban Heat Island

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Philip Orton

One of my favorite things about living in New York City is checking out the fall colors on my bike commute through Central Park.  However, for subway commuters and tourists who don’t get to cruise through the park every day, … Continue reading →

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Urban Air Conditioning On the Piers of Manhattan

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Philip Orton

I am spending the afternoon working from Pier 45 of Hudson River Park, just across from Christopher and 10th Streets.  Not only is the temperature a comfortable ~75 degrees, but there’s a clean-air breeze (though sometimes a bit strong), cool … Continue reading →

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