TIL that Rikers Island, New York City’s largest jail, is located only 422 feet away from the runway of La Guardia Airport.
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Reimagining Rikers Island Is a Defining Moment for New York City
As New York prepares to close one of America’s largest jails, architects explore what can be built in its placeEva Fedderly (Architectural Digest)
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