Walking the
Internet:
Princeton
NYC
Our most recent NYC walk was held on April 4, 2023, led by
pedestrian
Alex Wolfe.
This exploration lasted approximately 1 hour, unraveling the
hidden layers of the city's hidden infrastructure.
START: Muji Times Square
Muji is a Japanese retail
company known for its minimalist design and commitment to
sustainability. It's worth nothing the most calming meeting place in this area is a store.
Coordinates: 40.75621, -73.9903
NYT Building / Movable Type
Inside the New York Times building, the "Movable Type" installation by Mark Hansen and Ben Rubin. This artwork is composed of
560 small screens displaying excerpts from the newspaper's
archives and live feeds from its newsroom, a dynamic embodiment of
the evolution of print media in the digital age.
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Coordinates: 40.7561, -73.98941
TimeWarner Manhole Cover
A seemingly ordinary utility cover that carries the
weight of the city's vast communication network underneath.
Coordinates: 40.75541, -73.98751
Times Square: Information & Surveillance
Times Square, where
communication and media converge. It's not just
a hub of information but also one of the most surveilled sites in
NYC.
Coordinates: 40.75687, -73.9862
Max Neuhaus, Times Square
Sonic art below grates, resonating from the pedestrian island
at Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets.
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Coordinates: 40.75856, -73.98537
National Debt Clock
The National Debt Clock is a constantly
updating billboard-sized display that reveals the United States'
gross national debt and each American family's share.
Coordinates: 40.75589, -73.98532
Verizon Headquarters + Plaza
The Verizon Headquarters and Plaza is an example of a privately
owned public space in New York City. The plaza provides free wifi and charging hubs for public use.
Coordinates: 40.75516, -73.98486
41st Street, “Library Way”
41st Street, known as "Library Way."
Coordinates: 40.751688,-73.978313
Bryant Park / 42nd Street Library
Bryant Park, next to the main branch of the New York Public
Library. Apparently four million books are stored underneath Bryant Park. Free
Wi-Fi for park visitors, as well as access to the most serene and well-maintained public restrooms in the city.
Coordinates: 40.75371, -73.98344
Muji 5th Avenue
TK
Coordinates: 40.752437, -73.981313