http://manhattanairport.org The Manhattan Airport Foundation is a land-use constituency committed to the immediate development of a viable and centrally-located international air transportation hub in New York City for the benefit of all New Yorkers. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:14:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (New York, NY) - For years green roofs have been in use in Scandinavia to filter pollutants, conserve energy and maintain the population of native invertebrates. And when Manhattan Airport opens for service this same sustainable design technique will help to create the first-ever carbon-negative airport. The living roof, which ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=1945 (New York, NY) - New Yorkers issued another resounding referendum in favor of Manhattan International Airport as a storm of media attention drove just over 147,000 visitors to the Foundation website in the past week. Meanwhile at their Tribeca headquarters Foundation publicists scrambled to accommodate the requests from national and ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=1521 (New York, NY) - This morning the Foundation garnered the support of yet another environmental constituency as the Triborough Association for Fair Treatment drafted a certified "zero-kill" agreement in conjunction with Manhattan Airport. The first of its kind, the agreement sets a bold precedent for other major airports around the ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=1480 (New York, NY) - The first section of the High Line, which runs from Gansevoort Street to West 20th Street officially opened to the public today and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was on hand to cut the ribbon. Hundreds turned out to witness the historic event, and quite a few ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=224 (New York, NY) - Today TMAF announced a bold new photography project entitled 'NYC Supports,' envisioned as a comprehensive digital archive depicting individuals in Manhattan and all five boroughs united in their support of Manhattan Airport. "New Yorkers are behind this initiative one-hundred percent," said Foundation spokesperson Audrey Cortlandt,  "and ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=904 (New York, NY) - Today Architectual Chair Tomoko Tanaka confirmed earlier news reports that two dozen international firms will be invited to participate in Stage One of the design competition for Manhattan International Airport. Each will be commissioned to create a working proposal for the reallocation of the 843 acre ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=164 (New York, NY)  - Today in a news conference outside the Foundation's Tribeca headquarters a spokesperson representing the film's producers confirmed they had secured NYC/London-based directing team Keener Kravis to shoot the upcoming feature documentary on the making of Manhattan Airport. "Keener Kravis has been on our short list from ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=614 (New York, NY) - This week the Foundation's endowment was bolstered with financial commitments from two of the most prestigious international philanthropic organizations. Monday a spokesperson for the Waalwijk Charitable Trust acknowledged reports that the organization has committed to significant financial backing over the next five years. In addition Yamanote ... http://manhattanairport.org/?p=145