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

Update On Roosevelt Island Riverwalk Local Law 11 Building Facade Work - No Answer When Scaffolding Comes Down For Outdoor Restaurants Seating And Roof Deck Access

Image Of Riverwalk 455 Main Street Facade Work

An update on Roosevelt Island Riverwalk buildings Local 11 facade work.

Who @RelatedRentals closed @Rooseveltisland park/patio cafes during Spring? #dumb @HPSLiving @NYDNRealEstate @nypost pic.twitter.com/xxBwrB0r7H

— Billy Mark (@HighonHillcrest) May 19, 2015

Why does @RIOCny allow @RelatedRentals ruin @Rooseveltisland w/ 5 months of "routine maintenance?" @RiverwalkBar @CNN pic.twitter.com/UgwrSzqj1O

— Billy Mark (@HighonHillcrest) May 31, 2015

I asked Hudson Related to:

... clarify the current status of the project.

When are you anticipating work to be completed? Residents were originally told work would be completed in early June. I have been told not until July and others say it could be as long as the entire summer.

Also, there has been conflicting information regarding outdoor seating at the Riverwalk Commons restaurants - The Bar, Fuji East, Pizzeria and Starbucks.

When the work began, outdoor seating was provided by all except for Starbucks.

Later the outdoor seating was stopped.

During May 18 RIOC meeting, Charlene Indelicato reported that Hudson Related said outdoor seating would be allowed after 4 PM on weekdays and on weekends when work was not being done.

The restaurant owners tell me that they were told by Hudson Related that outdoor seating under the scaffolding is not allowed at any time until the Local Law 11 work is completed.

I am told that it is common for outdoor seating to be permitted under scaffolding at Manhattan restaurants. If true, why not here on Roosevelt Island, assuming safety precautions are met.

Also, Riverwalk building residents would like to know when they can access their roof decks, particularly with the July 4 Fireworks on East River approaching, which have been closed for the facade work.

Please clarify what the policy is for Riverwalk Commons outdoor seating, access to Riverwalk buildings roof deck, and when you anticipate completing the facade work.

A Hudson Related representative replied:

Since Hudson/Related is not party to the contract for Local Law 11 work, but rather the respective condominium boards, I cannot provide any reliable information for your inquires below. Also the Site Safety Manager for both jobs is the ultimate decision-maker on where and when outdoor seating can be provided.

As previously reported:

... During yesterday's (May 18) Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Operations Advisory Committee (full audio web cast of meeting), RIOC Director Margie Smith asked about the status of Riverwalk restaurants outdoor seating during the local law 11 facade work.. RIOC President Charlene Indelicato said that she was told by a Hudson Related Representative that for safety reasons outdoor seating would not be available at Riverwalk restaurants under the scaffolding

 Image of Riverwalk Bar & Grill Seating Under Scaffolding From Several Weeks Ago

during the time facade work is being done but can be available after 4:30 on weekdays and on weekends.

Here's the discussion....

Will ask the Site Safety Manager for answer.

Hope to be able to enjoy the roof deck soon.



UPDATE 6/4 - A Riverwalk building representative reports that the Local Law 11 facade work should be completed within 2 weeks. When work approved by NYC Inspectors, outdoor seating and roof access will return.

Be Careful With Your Roosevelt Island Butts - Riverwalk Rooftop Flower Planter Catches Fire

There was a glorious sunset on Monday night that I was lucky enough to view from the rooftop of my building together with other residents and their guests from all around the world. It's funny how so many people remark that they never knew how amazing Roosevelt Island could be at times.

I have always loved hanging out on New York City roofs whether a brownstone deck, pre-war apartment house or fancy, shmancy luxury building with all the amenities and everything in between. This is why.



I've shown this Robson & Jerome You Tube video of Up on the Roof recently but I think it is great and gives me a laugh.

However, not everything is always great up on the roof. On Sunday afternoon there was a smell of something burning on the rooftop deck of the Riverwalk Landing building (Southtown # 3). It turned out that this flower planter caught fire. Luckily, the fire was spotted by an alert resident and put out quickly. it is believed to have been started when another resident carelessly and stupidly put out cigarette butt in the planter.


Let's remember that rooftop deck spaces in apartment buildings are common areas and not one's personal living room. Be careful and respectful of your neighbors please.

Roosevelt Island Girls Having Fun Up on The Roof

Video from Jump Cut

One of the great things about living on Roosevelt Island is the view of the East River waterfront and Manhattan Skyline, particularly when experienced with good friends, food and drink from high up on the rooftop deck at any of the Riverwalk buildings. Looks like these girls had a great time up on the roof.

I love relaxing on the the rooftop deck of my building. This You tube video from Robson & Jerome explains why.



Here's daytime view from my buildings rooftop deck. Pretty cool!


Click on image for full view.