Dan Barasch: A park underneath the hustle and bustle of New York City

The speaker shares a personal journey from family history in New York City to discovering a unique underground site. This led to the creation of the Lowline project, aiming to transform an abandoned trolley terminal into a green space using innovative solar technology. The project seeks to address the lack of green areas in a crowded neighborhood, engaging the community and offering a year-round respite. The speaker envisions reclaiming urban spaces to make communities more beautiful and just.

What motivated the speaker to create the Lowline project?

What challenges did the speaker face while working with the City of New York?

Describe the historical significance of the former trolley terminal mentioned in the text.

How does the Lowline plan to utilize sunlight underground?

What was the public's reaction to the initial images released of the Lowline project?

In what ways does the Lowline aim to address the lack of green space in the Lower East Side?

How does the speaker relate the Lowline project to their family's history?