[WATCH] New York City FC's $780M Stadium: 10 Years Homeless

The video details the decade-long journey of New York City FC to secure a permanent home stadium. Despite winning the 2021 MLS Cup, the team had been playing in various temporary venues across New York, including Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, and even played a continental match 2,800 miles away in Los Angeles due to venue restrictions. The struggle was marked by failed proposals in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and the Bronx, and an almost comical parade of other failed proposals. Finally, construction has begun on the $780 million Etihad Park, a privately financed, soccer-specific stadium in Willets Point, Queens, directly across from Citi Field. Designed by HOK and built by Turner Construction, the stadium will be fully electric, powered by rooftop solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system. The broader $3 billion redevelopment includes 2,500 affordable housing units, a public school, a hotel, and public open spaces, all served by accessible public transportation. Set to open in 2027, Etihad Park represents a major milestone for NYCFC and the local community.

[VIDEO] Inside Rachel Brosnahan’s Art-Filled New York Home

Actress Rachel Brosnahan welcomes Architectural Digest into her vibrant New York home, designed in collaboration with Zoë Feldman. The apartment is a testament to Brosnahan's personal style and artistic sensibilities, featuring a collection of meaningful artworks that include her own holiday photos and original 1970s architectural designs of the building found within a closet. Each space is thoughtfully curated, from the inviting pink-toned living room, perfect for entertaining, to the distinctive green kitchen and a serene coral bedroom adorned with both floral and striped patterns. Throughout the home, Brosnahan shares stories behind unique pieces, highlighting her journey to create a living space that truly feels like home after years of frequent moves.

[WATCH] 5 Ways I Would Change Central Park

The video explores five hypothetical urban design scenarios that reimagine Central Park in Manhattan. It begins by discussing the park's historical design and its current central location within the city grid. The first alternative proposes moving the park to the Hudson River edge, creating a waterfront park. The second scenario rotates the park 90 degrees, extending it from the East River to the Hudson, impacting accessibility for neighborhoods like Midtown and Harlem. The third idea places the Statue of Liberty in the park's center, establishing new viewing axes across the city. The fourth iteration breaks Central Park into many smaller parks scattered throughout the area, offering more widespread green space but losing the monumental feel. Finally, the fifth and most ambitious concept stretches the park into a continuous green corridor running the entire length of Manhattan, from Harlem to Battery Park. The video emphasizes that these "what if" exercises in urban planning are crucial for understanding how design decisions shape a city's structure, views, and overall experience, even if they seem unconventional.