STREET DESIGN: THE SECRET TO GREAT CITIES AND TOWNS

MY EXPERTISE AND IMAGES ARE CITED IN THE SECOND EDITION

I am honored that my urban/architectural photography is featured in The Art of the New Urbanism Volume 2 published by Wiley.

The book is by James Dougherty, Charles C. Bohl & Victor Dover.

It features my Street Photography from Istanbul, Morocco and Cairo.

I am gratified to be quoted as an advocate with expertise in Universal Design and mobility for people with disabilities in The Art of the New Urbanism Volume 2.

I will share my insights, based on working on inclusion and better policy around the world, at a Universal Design summit this fall.

I am proud to collaborate with Victor Dover.

He has been a friend and mentor for more than two decades.

He has sought my guidance on matters of Universal Design and Wheelchair Access.

We both are featured in the disability positive film Mark -- A Call to Action:

https://youtu.be/M-TBzsOK5VY?si=knwhkRossJlW7xT-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TZIKI SOUVLAKI – AUTHENTIC GREEK FOODIE HEAVEN IN MANHATTAN

TASTIEST FAIR PRICED CASUAL DINING IN ALL OF CHELSEA AND BEYOND

It was hard to pick one thing among the delicious options for my meal at Tziki in NYC.

I settled on tasty oyster mushrooms grilled with garlic oil on a Greek pita with peeled tomatoes, yogurt, smoked paprika & side dip of spicy tomato saltsa.

Washed it down with EPSA Sour Cherry.

The best veggie meal I've had in years!

TZIKI SOUVLAKI – AUTHENTIC GREEK FOODIE HEAVEN IN MANHATTAN

TASTIEST FAIR PRICED CASUAL DINING IN ALL OF CHELSEA AND BEYOND

I walked a mile out of my way -- in blazing 100+ degree heat index weather on the Independence Day weekend -- to sample Tziki's highly rated fare.

The beautifully decorated Chelsea restaurant -- at W 22nd St. and 7th Ave. -- has succulent, authentic Greek dishes.

THE JEWEL HOTEL MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

QUIET, SUPER WELL DESIGNED ROOM IN THE HEART OF EVERYTHING

The obligatory nighttime neon walk along Times Square was a close by walk from The Jewel Hotel NYC.

Central Park, a cool oasis in a heat wave, is 8 short city blocks north.

I also walked to Grand Central Station and took photos of the nearby Chrysler Building.

The AC worked great in stifling hot weather.

And the shower water was plenty warm for washing off the sweat from a long day of urban exploring.

 

THE JEWEL HOTEL MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

QUIET, SUPER WELL DESIGNED ROOM IN THE HEART OF EVERYTHING

Each floor of The Jewel Hotel NYC has a dispenser for cold, filtered water plus clean bottles for you to fill. It was 100 out so I used dozens.

The lobby is tiny, but the staff was great about running up an extra bed sheet, some plastic cutlery for in room dining, etc.

The MET and other classic galleries on Museum Mile are walking distance or 20 minutes via train/bus.

Even in the heat, I was close enough to walk to a pair of dramas in the Theater District.

THE JEWEL HOTEL MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

QUIET, SUPER WELL DESIGNED ROOM IN THE HEART OF EVERYTHING

The Jewel Hotel had one of the quietest rooms I've ever enjoyed in more than two dozen trips to NYC.

The bed was super comfy.

The room has all kinds of surfaces by the desk and bed -- perfect for your laptop, in room eating, noise machine and bottle of water next to the bed.

The room has a microwave (perfect for warming that leftover bagel or NYC pizza slice) and a mini fridge upon request.

THE JEWEL HOTEL MIDTOWN MANHATTAN

QUIET, SUPER WELL DESIGNED ROOM IN THE HEART OF EVERYTHING 

The Jewel Hotel was the perfect base of operations for 5 days in New York City.

Next to Rockefeller Center, it is near every great subway and transit option in the city.

Under the Rock provides nearby breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

MOMA and 5th Avenue shopping are very close by.