1. Fresh Kills Landfill, New York City

2. Fresh Kills Revamped  The release of the 61-page blueprint to reclaim 2,200-acres at Fresh Kills in Staten Island was announced by Amanda Burden, Hon. AIANY, Chair of the NYC Planning Commission. The plan, produced in tandem with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, envisions the look and experience of the park identifying activities such as kayaking and mountain biking. Designed by landscape architects Field Operations, five distinct sub-areas within Fresh Kills will be defined by their physical attributes and the desires expressed by the public. The Department of Parks & Recreation will spearhead construction of the park with an initial allocation of $100 million in city capital funds for the first phase of the project.