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Andrew H. Green Honored
November 18, 2007
19th century visionary and city planner, Andrew H. Green, was honored today in Central Park. This was the fifth annual tribute to Green and also marked the 150th Anniversary of the creation of the Board of Commissioners of the Central Park by the state legislature. It was under Mr. Green's leadership that the commission became New York City's first comprehensive planning body and the tool with which Andrew H. Green transformed New York. It was also during this period that Mr. Green implemented some of the most important urban improvements in New York City history. These included Central Park, Riverside Park, the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the street grid and improvements north of 155th Street, and - most importantly - the scheme for consolidating the five boroughs.
Speakers included Borough of Manhattan Historian Michael Miscione (pictured above), Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer and Columbia University historian and editor of the Encyclopedia of New York City Kenneth T. Jackson. Also on hand were President of the NY Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association Ethel Sheffer and Green family member Bill Pearson.
A surprise visit was also made by New York City Parks Commissioner (and bicycle enthusiast) Adrian Benepe.
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Official Andrew H. Green Site
