Curbed NY writes its own assessment of the optimistic proposals for the future of New York in 2040 at the Glimpses Exhibit: http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2011/06/15/here_are_five_wacky_visions_of_new_york_city_in_2040.php#new-york-4

W Architecture’s proposal is also mentioned this month in New York Magazine: http://nymag.com/homedesign/features/design-news-2011-5-31/

and Architect Magazine: http://www.architectmagazine.com/exhibitions/exhibit-glimpses-of-new-york-and-amsterdam-in-2040.aspx