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Podcast Tour New York: Billionaire Benches: Secret Public Spaces

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Step inside Manhattan's most exclusive skyscrapers without spending a dime. Under New York's zoning laws, corporate developers gained extra stories in exchange for public parks, marble atriums, and indoor gardens. Join urban planner Tom and detail-obsessed expert Ines on a provocative walking journey through Midtown's privately owned public spaces. Discover hidden waterfalls, secret art collections, and controversial legal battles over stolen benches. Learn how to reclaim the city using insider tricks and sit where billionaires are legally forced to welcome you. - A 2.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 93 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Öne çıkanlar

    Dahil olanlar

    • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
    • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
    • Precise navigation between the stops
    • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

    Dahil olmayanlar

      Güzergah

      1. Roosevelt Island

        A high-profile case study in modern POPS revitalization, where a former enclosed corporate gallery was transformed into a glass-canopied public garden.

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      2. The quintessential indoor POPS atrium with bamboo trees and public seating, illustrating historic battles between building management and public access advocates.

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      3. Trump Tower

        The most famous political and commercial example of bonus FAR trading, where additional height was granted in exchange for indoor public terraces and a marble atrium.

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      4. Roosevelt Island

        The pioneer pocket park designed in 1967 that directly inspired urban sociologist William H. Whyte and shaped NYC's 1975 POPS design requirements.

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      5. Roosevelt Island

        A pedestrian passage connecting multiple mid-block POPS, demonstrating how isolated bonus spaces were linked into a continuous pedestrian highway.

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      6. Roosevelt Island

        A massive indoor galleria displaying large-scale fine art installations commissioned specifically to satisfy bonus public space mandates.

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      7. Roosevelt Island

        Exemplifies the high-modernist sunken plaza bonus space along Avenue of the Americas, showing how 1960s corporate architecture transformed streetscapes.

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      Buluşma noktası

      From New York City's main station, take local public transport toward 550 Madison Avenue Garden. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to 550 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

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      Alış

      • Herkes buluşma noktasında buluşur

      Bırakma

      • The tour ends at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. From there, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to New York City's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

      Bilmeniz gerekenler

      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per traveler
      • Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app. Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group. Here is how to redeem your voucher: 1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread 2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in. 3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person. Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking. More information on our website: https://redthread.world We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

      İptal ve iade

      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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