Monthly Archives: January 2011
One Prize! : Imagining Water as the 6th Borough
Gowanus CDC is proud to be a sponsor and part of the Terraform One - OnePrize 2011, an architectural and urban design competition to re-imagine the possibilities for sustainability in our own NYC environs. Terraform One, led by the charismatic Dr. Mitchell Joachim, has been dramatically reinventing – and in […]
Understanding our Urban and Industrial Ecosystem
Gowanus CDC is currently in early stage development to create an interpretive center for urban and industrial ecology to bring the lessons of our urban ecosystem closer to our community and our schools. We are now going through an intensive research, design and program development process and can’t wait to […]
Gowanus Superblend!
The Gowanus Custom Superblend is a special roast created by Frank D’amico, a third generation coffee roaster and local Carroll Garden’s hero to the under-caffinated. This rich brew was inspired by the glory days of the dock workers who used to labor in the early morning hours along the rough […]
Living City Block Gowanus
Gowanus Canal Community Development Corporation is excited to be partnering with Living City Block based out of Denver, CO. to create one of the most excting and ambitious energy and resource efficiency project anywhere in the country. We are looking to bring together a block of building owners along Union […]
Gowanus selected for DesigNYC Grant!
(we’re excited) We at Gowanus are really thrilled to have been selected along with an incredibly talented group of leading designers and non-profits as one of this year’s DesigNYC grant recipients. We’ve been paired with the dynamic firm Fogelson-Lubliner, who create captivating graphics, communication and educational infographics! that we know […]
Flex!
Gowanus brings you Flex, a unique concept where different exciting groups come together to bring our storefronts to life. We currently offer programming in partnership with Brooklyn Brainery, Writopia Labs and the Design Build Collective. We are looking for people who need a space to use or have a skill […]
Canoe the Canal
Join us in partnership with the Gowanus Dredgers for unique canoe trips to explore the waters of the mighty Gowanus. Learn about the history of this remarkable canal and get a unique insiders perspective that will make you the envy of all your friends and neighbors. Canoe Gowanus