Do you subscribe to Fast Company magazine? If so, whip out your February edition and turn to the back, page 102. See that pic in the bottom left of the happy people enjoying meaningful conversation with new friends (i.e. schmoozing)? Yeah. That’s us. We’re in a magazine. How wild is that??
Sarah & Mike in Fast Company Magazine
Back in November Mike and I attended a fascinating panel discussion on the “revitalization” of Harlem, our neighborhood, sponsored by Aloft Hotels and Fast Company magazine. Architects, designers and community leaders sat on the panel and shared their stories, histories and experiences in the effort to transform Harlem into the hot spot it is now: new restaurants, new hotels, new green spaces. One person commented that Harlem hasn’t been revitalized, it’s simply continued the path of transformation down which all urban communities travel.
I met the architect who redesigned my favorite green space, turning it from a parking lot into a beautiful park with piers into the East River, places to sit and gaze at New Jersey, bike and roller blading paths, as well as a running trail. I also met some of the people who lobbied for years for that park!
The event, hosted in the first hotel to open in Harlem in more than 40 years, included time to network with others and was catered by Sylvia’s, a neighborhood restaurant known for it’s flavorful soul food. Our infamous photo was snapped during that tasty hour.
