If you’re in New York this weekend, enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the design and architecture of all five boroughs. The 8th Annual OpenHouseNewYork is opening multiple doors across the city to the public free of charge. Yes, we said FREE! Discover neighborhoods through special talks, tours, performances, and family-friendly workshops. Check it out for something fun, outdoors, and design-y to do this weekend (and don’t forget to visit REFORMSchool too).

You can also participate even if you’re not in New York. Learn more about the city’s fascinating design and architecture through OHNY’s collection of podcasts, or direct your children to the kids site. It’s never too early to develop an appreciation for design.

Have a great weekend!

Photo credit: New York Daily Photo

Two headlines caught my eye:

TECHNOLOGY

New York Isn’t Silicon Valley. That’s Why They Like It.

A decade after the dot-com bust, the Internet economy in New York is springing back to life.

and

GENERATION B

Experienced Hands, Still Valued

A company that is booming through the Great Recession takes the value of baby boomers seriously.

I read these articles, thanking my lucky stars that I’m working in a young, energetic start-up environment like Quirky… in a city like New York.