The Atlas of Possibility

The Atlas of Possibility for the Future of New York is a book that compiles all of the submissions to By the City / For the City's competition. The competition asked New Yorkers to share how “they think the city’s public realm could be designed to make it smarter, more beautiful and livable.” They were asked to finish the statement “Wouldn’t it be great if...” with their own suggestions on how New York's urban problems could be improved upon. These submissions are compiled in Atlas, making it a compelling book cataloging the hopes of everyday New Yorkers. Also included are the design responses to the challenges in New York’s public realm. Atlas aims to bring to the forefront issues in New York City and allow readers to see how things could change.—Charis Poon