by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, mixed use, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history, sustainable architecture |
From the way city sidewalks are paved to the way parks and buildings are laid out, sustainability projects have changed the way New York City spaces are designed, built, and managed. Parks, in particular, are integral to the New York City landscape and strengthen the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history |
Like the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting or Radio City Rockettes, New York City’s impressive window displays are a vital part of the holiday experience. Here in the city, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the city’s biggest retailers...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history |
As a nexus of commerce, history, and culture, New York City has no shortage of sites worth visiting. Though they aren’t iconic like the Statue of Liberty, and less traveled-by and touristy than the Freedom Tower, among NYC landmarks, these destinations are among the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, buildings, novel property ventures, sustainable architecture |
Despite what many people think, architects and developers don’t need to compromise their artistic sensibilities in order to construct a sustainable project. Concerns about a building’s environmental impact often take priority over an architect’s own artistic vision of...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 17, 2016 | Blog, buildings, sustainable architecture |
Historic buildings add character, history, and aesthetic value to cities. Fifty one years after New York City created its groundbreaking 1965 landmark law to preserve older structures (the law was a response to the razing of the original Penn Station), historic...
by Novel Property Ventures | Sep 27, 2016 | Blog, development, NYC, NYC history, real estate |
Residential housing in New York City is not so different from that found in other large cities. New York City’s housing policies, however, are truly distinctive and the city has long been a pioneer in housing policy. We decided to take a look at several NYC Mayors...
