RIHS Invites You To A Discussion About The Beginnings Of Roosevelt Island As A Residential Community, Northtown 50 Years Later Tuesday November 19 At Public Library - And Discover RI South End History With Tapestry For Sale At Visitors Center Kiosk

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) invites you to a very interesting talk about the beginnings of Roosevelt Island as a residential community.

According to RIHS:

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Presents: Redeveloping Roosevelt Island 

NORTHTOWN 50 YEARS LATER

 

THE ONGOING QUEST OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 

On April 25th, 1975, the first resident of Roosevelt Island moved into Eastwood. That was almost 50 years ago now. By 1978, a population of 5,500 had arrived to call Northtown home.

Constructed based on the principles of Philip Johnson and John Burgee's visionary 1969 master plan, Roosevelt Island was an experiment in American urban planning. Despite its positive reception, the plan fell short and Phase 1, known as Northtown, was the only original portion completed. 2,100 units beckoned families back to the city offering the comforts of small-town living, right in the middle of New York City. Today, Northtown represents one of the most diverse zip codes in all of New York City. 

Join us for a presentation hosted by The Roosevelt Island Historical Society, led by Hunter College graduate student Dylan Brown. Brown will explore the history and intricacies of Northtown and raise the question of whether Northtown should now be preserved an an historic example of American urban planning. Come join the open conversation about the future of preservation on Roosevelt Island. 

NOVEMBER 19TH, 6:30PM @ THE ROOSEVELT ISLAND NYPL BRANCH, LOCATED @ 504 MAIN ST.

Last March 19, RIHS hosted Mr Brown at the Roosevelt Island Public Library for a fascinating presentation about the development of Roosevelt Island.

Here's video of the presentation

and the accompanying

slideshow.

Also, check out the historical sites on the south end of Roosevelt Island that are illustrated in a Tapestry 

available for sale at the RIHS Visitors Center Kiosk. 

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The Tapestry is warm and will teach you about Roosevelt Island History.

Trampled By Tourists On The Roosevelt Island Tram, Over 1500 People Sign Petition For Resident/Workers Tram Boarding Preference So Far - RIOC Public Safety Department Hosting A Community Engagement Meeting Tuesday November 19

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department (PSD) is hosting a community engagement meeting Tuesday November 19.

According to the RIOC PSD:

Dear Roosevelt Island Community:

This is a reminder that our next PSD Community Engagement Meeting is next Tuesday, November 19th at 6pm inside the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

As usual, we will be discussing matters of public safety that are important to the island, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you.

If you think the Roosevelt Island Tram long lines stretching down Second avenue

and crowded platform full

of sightseeing tourists 

is a Public Safety hazard, 

come to the PSD Community Engagement Meeting and tell PSD Chief Kevin Brown and Deputy Chief Anthony Amoroso what you think.

Starting November 7, 2024, 1520 people have signed the online petition 

(plus an additional 95 paper signatures) seeking priority boarding for residents and workers who use the Roosevelt Island Tram as essential transportation before crowds of sightseeing tourists riding the tram.

Click here to sign the Petition.    

More on the issue here.

Here's video of the September 17, 2024

 

RIOC PSD Community Engagement meeting.