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Far from the glassy towers of the World Trade Center site in downtown Manhattan, some interesting, smaller buildings have sprouted up in the city. They include a recycling facility in Brooklyn and an ambulance-dispatch center in The Bronx.
In this interview, architecture critic James Russell said they are among the least noticed public buildings, but could have a long-lasting impact. "For decades we built them like fortresses, with barred windows, a lot of chain-link fencing, and that has really changed in the last decade or so," he said.
Here are some of the buildings Russell highlights:
Sunset Park Recycling Center, Brooklyn.
Weeksville Heritage Center, Brooklyn.
Mariners Harbor Library, Staten Island.
Hunters Point South Park, Queens.
Zerega Ave. EMS (Emergency Medical Services), Bronx.