Coney Island Sunshine
The New York subway system has one of the best environmental designs of recent years: Coney Island’s Stillwell Avenue terminal, one block from the Atlantic Ocean, is topped by a state-of-the-art photovoltaic glass roof. Kurt Andersen took the F train to the last stop to check it out with architect Greg Kiss. (Originally aired: April 18, 2008)
Slideshow: Kurt Andersen visits Coney Island’s state-of-the-art subway terminal
At The World, we believe strongly that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. We see democracy and journalism as two sides of the same coin. If you care about one, it is imperative to care about the other.
Every day, our nonprofit newsroom seeks to inform and empower listeners and hold the powerful accountable. Neither would be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever!