Over the past few decades, urban planners in New York City have made great strides in increasing the publicly-accessible green space around the City. In this video from London-based construction website The B1M, learn more about the "green revolution" and see some great examples of it in Manhattan.

In an effort to reduce temperatures and improve the wellbeing of New Yorkers, the Big Apple is going green.

It's no secret that the MTA is having major problems across the board right now with aging trains, stations, and infrastructure, but that is no excuse for failing to provide basic accessibility accommodations to those riders who need them the most. In this recent exposé from the Huffington Post, see how badly the MTA is failing people with disabilities in New York City.

“You really don't realize how inaccessible the city is until you need it to be accessible for you.” Nearly 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities are still struggling to access New York City’s public transit system.

The Phluid Project is a new store in NoHo that sells only gender-free and gender neutral clothing and accessories. The first of its kind in New York City, the store also provides a space for community events and gatherings, a safe space for anyone who wants it.

A gender-free store and community center in NYC, The Phluid Project is a space for all individuals to explore themselves, to express their needs and desires openly, and to embrace the challenges of today - together.

Check it out in this recent report from ABC news.