Brooklyn Grange Installs Passive Green Roof & Solar Panel Array On Roosevelt Island Cornell Tech Campus Tata Innovation Center

Brooklyn Grange:

... farms rooftops, builds green spaces, and promotes sustainable living and local ecology through food, education, and events. We believe that social enterprise is a powerful driver of positive change, and that businesses should be a nourishing part of their community.

Last Tuesday, Brooklyn Grange installed a passive green roof on the Tata Innovation Center (formerly known as the Bridge at Cornell Tech) on the Roosevelt Island Cornell Tech campus.

Transforming your Tuesday with some Cornell Roosevelt Island flavor. SOUND ON. #bgbuilds @… https://t.co/wMbMLU5se8

— Brooklyn Grange (@BrooklynGrange) March 13, 2018

Transforming your Tuesday with some Cornell Roosevelt Island flavor. This Forest City Ratner project is off the chain, with green roof, huge solar panel array, and more! SOUND ON. #bgbuilds

A post shared by Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm (@brooklyngrange) on Mar 13, 2018 at 11:15am PDT

I asked:

Not quite. Just some passive green roofs to help manage storm water and reduce urban heat island effect. Always love working with forward-thinking, eco-conscious developers!

— Brooklyn Grange (@BrooklynGrange) March 13, 2018

The Tata Innvoation Center is:

"The Tata Innovation Center is the physical embodiment of what Cornell Tech is all about” says @cornell_tech’s Dean Dan Huttenlocher. The Tata Innovation Center will bring different industries under one roof, and will spark new ideas that will create a better digital future. pic.twitter.com/563Vm8ybsm

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) March 7, 2018

The convergence of industry and academia; the birthplace of the future of tech. Join the companies shaping what’s next, along with @cornell_tech’s brightest minds, here at the Tata Innovation Center. https://t.co/fI1dBOqz0y pic.twitter.com/4NYy1vwruz

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) March 8, 2018

Join @citi, @two_sigma and Ferrero here at The Bridge, now the Tata Innovation Center, where industry-leading innovation converges with the brightest minds at @cornell_tech. https://t.co/fI1dBOqz0y pic.twitter.com/T3Sv8rvfqm

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) February 28, 2018

and has some fantastic rooftop views too.

Spring will be here soon, and with that, comes the opportunity for outdoor brainstorms to generate ideas as fresh as the Roosevelt Island air. Move your startup to the Tata Innovation Center. https://t.co/fI1dBOqz0y pic.twitter.com/wESEl5BDs0

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) March 5, 2018

More info on the Tata Innovation Center,

Brooklyn Grange



and everything you want to know about Green Roofs from a Roosevelt Island tour of NYC Parks Department Randall's Island facility Green Roof

Al Gore Hosting 24 Hours Of Reality Climate Crisis Discussion At Roosevelt Island's Tata Innovation Center On Cornell Tech Campus Now Until 6 PM December 5

According to this ShoulderHill Events press release:

... Former US Vice President Al Gore will host The Climate Reality Project's seventh-annual 24 Hours of Reality broadcast which will air December 4-5. The 24-hour live event, empowering millions watching worldwide to use their voices to speak up for solutions, science, and truth at this decisive point in history, will be carried by broadcast partners globally, and streamed live online at 24HoursofReality.org....

... The program will begin on Monday, December 4 at 6:00 PM EST and will be broadcast live from New York City's Roosevelt Island. The broadcast will travel around the globe highlighting stories of climate activism in six regions: North America, Oceania, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Al Gore will also share stories and statistics from the iconic slideshow presentation featured in the film An Inconvenient Truth and the recently-released An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power....

The Twitterverse adds:

NOW until 6pm tomorrow: @algore, @ClimateReality and an all-star cast of artists, thought leaders, business visionaries and politicians are discussing a global solution to the climate crisis right here at the Tata Innovation Center. #24HoursofReality https://t.co/2xW2wHCwPs

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) December 4, 2017

Join me for a 24-hour live event as we unite to demand solutions to the climate crisis. #24HoursofReality is LIVE: https://t.co/CL0k7UwzbY pic.twitter.com/Xwyo4jwlj9

— Al Gore (@algore) December 4, 2017

24 Hours of Reality https://t.co/tIjsSbuG4A

— Climate Reality (@ClimateReality) December 4, 2017

More info available at the Climate Reality Project web site.

The Bridge at Cornell Tech building was renamed the Tata Center for Innovation today.

.@TCS, @TataCompanies and @Cornell leaders inaugurate the Tata Innovation Center at @Cornell_Tech in NYC; $50M investment enables expansion of the first ever campus built for the digital age and groundbreaking joint research. https://t.co/LypSdHG2EK pic.twitter.com/zeI2oTgw4t

— TCS North America (@tcs_na) December 4, 2017

UPDATE 12/5:

The Tata Innovation Center is the perfect home for @algore’s @ClimateReality Project. Designed by #WeissManfredi, our building contributes to one of the most sustainable campuses in the world. Its solar canopy creates a unique architectural feature that is beautiful & functional. pic.twitter.com/KidRFNwXKm

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) December 5, 2017

Wondering where we're shooting for #24HoursofReality? Learn more about the beautiful @BridgeAtCornell: https://t.co/CVBGh56KaB

— Climate Reality (@ClimateReality) December 5, 2017

Roosevelt Island Retail Update - First NYC Taking Temporary Main Street Space For STEM & Robotics Educational Programming Before Moving Into Permanent Home At Cornell Tech Campus

Roosevelt Island retail update.

A tipster reported yesterday seeing work being done inside one of the long empty Roosevelt Island storefronts at 544 Main Street. The Tipster learned that the new tenant to occupy the space will offer STEM (Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics), 3D printing and advanced technology educational programming.

I asked Main Street Retail Master Leaseholder Hudson Related about the new tenant.  Hudson Companies representative Alex Kaplan replied:

NYC First will be taking space in Roosevelt Landings temporarily. NYC First runs educational programming related to STEM including robotics classes and competitions for youth. They will be in our space through the spring when they will take a permanent space in the Cornell Tech campus. We think it will be a nice temporary use and compliment the Music & Play Station across the street.

Image From Official First You Tube Video

First New York City is:

... a regional office of FIRST®, the 501c3 nonprofit organization created to inspire youth to pursue further studies and careers in science and technology and to help students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the technologically-driven global economy.

FIRST® programs all share two basic components:

• engagement of students in the creative, hands-on, minds-on process of technological innovation; and
• bringing communities together to celebrate the achievements of kids working smart in science and technology.

Participation in FIRST® has a positive impact on the lives of students, increasing college attendance, majors in science and engineering, participation in internships and co-ops, and involvement in community service.

Reported in February 2017, that the Roosevelt Island Girl Scout Troop 3001 Roaring Lions team finished third and reached the semi-finals in NYC First Lego Robotics competition.



Welcome to Roosevelt Island, First New York City.

More information on First New York City available at their web site.

Sue's Tech Kitchen Coming To Roosevelt Island - Dining Meets Entertainment Meets Tech Education Holiday Spectacular For The Whole Family At The Bridge On Cornell Tech Campus

Sue's Tech Kitchen Tour is coming to Roosevelt Island at The Bridge building on the Cornell Tech campus.

❄️ Baby it's CODE outside ❄️ Join us this holiday season for a very special Holiday #SpecTECHular at @BridgeAtCornell! 🍬🤖🍬 The party starts 11/25! Get all the info here: https://t.co/NlnrZPjZ8y pic.twitter.com/9POH5267SP

— Sue's Tech Kitchen (@suestechkitchen) November 13, 2017

According to this press release from Sue's Tech Kitchen:

Randi Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media, is bringing her family-friendly, tech-infused, “snack-hacking” concept Sue’s Tech Kitchen (STK) to New York City for BETA testing just in time for the holiday season. The Holiday SpecTECHular will launch on November 25 at New York City’s brand new tech hub, The Bridge at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. The creator of the award-winning children’s show Dot. brings an interactive, immersive, puzzle-solving spectacle for all ages that encourages a healthy relationship with technology and inspires kids to embrace STEM skills.

Sue’s Tech Kitchen will revolutionize family fun, allowing guests of all ages to engage with cutting-edge technology and each other. Guests of Sue’s Tech Kitchen will experience interactive STEM-inspired holiday attractions, like candy coding, 3D printed treats, liquid nitrogen desserts and silent science discos. Littlstar will power the Sue's Tech Kitchen’s Virtual Reality Corner, featuring Raising a Ruckus, the first episode of a new VR animated series, and a variety of immersive NBA experiences. Sue’s Tech Kitchen will also feature guest appearances, special performances, and STEM lessons from “Sue’s Chefs,” as well as introduce guests to Randi’s favorite techie holiday gifts from Presenting Partners Foodstirs, Tech Will Save Us, Thursday Finest, Piper, Primo Toys and more.

Conceptualized by Zuckerberg and designed by a team of tech experts, engineers, and scientists, Sue’s Tech Kitchen features technologies from all corners of the modern imagination, empowering kids and adults to engage with tomorrow’s technologies. Guests will be immersed in a futuristic technology experience all while enjoying surprise appearances, performances and a STEM-inspired holiday market. Guests will enjoy this BETA experience by getting a taste of what Sue’s Tech Kitchen has in store in the coming months and years as it continues to expand.

“After the success of our “Beta Taste” in Chattanooga earlier this year, we knew we had something very special with Sue’s Tech Kitchen,” says Sue’s Tech Kitchen creator, Randi Zuckerberg. “As a mother myself, I’m always looking for places to bring my children that will be fun and enriching for everyone. I couldn’t wait to bring Sue’s Tech Kitchen to New York City to share it with my own family and all families. New York City is such a magical place during the holiday season that it was the obvious choice for our next stop. We can’t wait to share in all the fun and excitement this winter and bring families together in a creative way. ”

The press release continues:

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Cornell Tech Celebrates Official Opening Of Roosevelt Island Campus At Dedication Ceremony Today - Here's What Happened

Cornell Tech officially opened today with the holding of a a dedication ceremony this morning for it's Roosevelt Island campus attended by former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill deBlasio and leaders of the NY business and tech communities.

Image From Irina Hage

According to this press release excerpt from Cornell Tech:

Cornell Tech today celebrated the official opening of its campus on Roosevelt Island with a dedication event attended by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Cornell University President Martha Pollack, Technion President Peretz Lavie and Cornell Tech Dean Daniel Huttenlocher. Cornell Tech is the first campus ever built for the digital age, bringing together academia and industry to create pioneering leaders and transformational new research, products, companies and social ventures. Today marks the opening of the first phase of the Roosevelt Island campus, which features some of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings in the world....

It's official — We are open! #CornellTech #CornellNYC https://t.co/5OUvHZqLsC pic.twitter.com/3NcEbbN6BZ

— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) September 13, 2017

ICYMI: The ribbon-cutting moment in gif form. #CornellTech #CornellNYC pic.twitter.com/Sg7sYAUHCS

— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) September 13, 2017

Here's today's Cornell Tech Roosevelt Island campus dedication ceremony.



and video describing the mission and vision



of Cornell Tech.

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Cornell Tech Roosevelt Island Campus Opening Dedication Tomorrow - Take A Sneak Peak At Pre-Opening Party This Evening

Cornell Tech will celebrate the official opening dedication of it's Roosevelt Island campus tomorrow morning. You can watch a live streaming of the event here.

Tune into the #CornellTech Dedication livestream tomorrow at 10:30am EST. RSVP today: https://t.co/gXVj9apxM9

— Cornell Tech (@cornell_tech) September 12, 2017

Congrats to @cornell_tech on its opening on Roosevelt Island pic.twitter.com/qSivlW58FZ

— Eric Gertler (@ericgertler) September 12, 2017

This evening, Cornell Tech held a pre-opening party on campus.

Night before opening day party @cornell_tech Roosevelt Island campus. Lots of suits. pic.twitter.com/iaSRq2eZLe

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) September 12, 2017

Spotted leaving the Forest City Ratner Bridge at Cornell Tech building were former Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Related Companies Chairman Stephen Ross.

It's hard to beat this view from The Bridge tonight. We're excited for tomorrow's dedication and to open NYC's newest home for tech. pic.twitter.com/SifXwaZ28u

— The Bridge (@BridgeAtCornell) September 12, 2017

I spoke to Mayor Bloomberg as he was joining the party on Bloomberg Academic Center Patio. He was impressed with the campus.

Also, the campus meadow was open to the public today.

Views are gorgeous - but watch out for the plentiful Geese Droppings.

Take a walk with me.

The new Cornell Tech campus opens. But NYC is still no match for Silicon Valley https://t.co/9MJMuVSUAh pic.twitter.com/2mBRLMRRuO

— Bloomberg (@business) September 12, 2017

Stay tuned for more from Cornell Tech.

UPDATE 9:30 PM:

It's rare to be at the start and "finish" of something. Thanks to Mayor Bloomberg & Forest City for the opportunity. pic.twitter.com/psr2H1bKzH

— Ashley C. Cotton (@AshleyCCotton) September 12, 2017