New York City

Port Authority Bus Terminal

Resistance Rising Against Port Authority's Manhattan Bus Terminal Plans

Nicole Gelinas writes a column that deliberately establishes an urban vs. suburban conflict over the issue of a $10 billion proposal to build a new Port Authority bus terminal on Manhattan's West Side.

April 27, 2016 - New York Post

More Details of Brooklyn-to-Queens Streetcar Proposal Emerge

One interesting detail to note: the BQX streetcar proposal, as its currently known, originated not from the de Blasio Administration but from a Brooklyn-based real estate company.

April 25, 2016 - Politico New York

Robert Moses

Contest: Create a Game Based on the Life and Times of Robert Moses

The so-called Robert Moses Cup invites the gaming- and planning-inclined to design a game capturing the essence of Robert Moses.

April 25, 2016 - Grist

New York Development to Combine Manufacturing and Residential Once Again

The city of New York has made zoning change to allow an "experiment" on the Queens waterfront that mixes residential and manufacturing uses on the same site.

April 23, 2016 - The New York Times

Airport

Chronic Homelessness Persists at New York City Transit Hubs and Airports

Two train stations, two airports, and one bus terminal double as homeless shelters in New York City. When some close for the night, the subways fill in.

April 23, 2016 - The New York Times

Many Benefits Expected for Changes to Rockaway Community

Officials see chance to move residents out of flood zone, improving access to beach, and deliver affordable housing and infrastructure.

April 20, 2016 - The Wall Street Journal

Staten Island Ferry "Spirit of America"

Debunking Myths About Domestic Migration

A post in reply to the question: If so many people are leaving New York and Los Angeles, why are they still growing?

April 19, 2016 - StatChat

Library Hours in New York City Show Huge Improvements

A study by the Center for Urban Future reveals library hours in New York City to have improved a great deal in recent years—while still lagging behind state and national averages.

April 14, 2016 - Center For An Urban Future

Subway Sign

A New Subway Line Unveiled for Republican Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz

It wasn't the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that named the new subway line for the Texas senator, but one of the city's major tabloids showed its 'only in New York City' creative flair for attention-grabbing headlines.

April 9, 2016 - Daily News

New York Eliminates Some Parking Requirements in 'Transit Zones'

In a substantial part of the city, parking requirements will be eliminated for subsidized and senior housing.

April 8, 2016 - StreetsBlog NYC

Upstart Uber Competitor Will Offer Equity to Drivers

Juno, a new transportation network company launching to a small group of testers in New York this month, is hoping to shake up the business model adopted by its predecessors in the field.

April 6, 2016 - The Washington Post

Long Island City

In Long Island City, a Glimpse of the Future?

According to critic James Russell, Long Island City has come to resemble the new metropolises of Asia. A frenetic jumble of old and new, the area's "dystopian" qualities aren't all bad.

April 3, 2016 - James S. Russell

New York Subway

New York Subway Service Lags as Ridership Grows

Increasing ridership, coupled with decreasing service, means a very crowded subway system in New York City.

March 29, 2016 - The Wall Street Journal

State Legislation Would Dramatically Reform Tolling in New York City

It remains to be seen if the ambitious changes in toll pricing around New York City proposed by AO9633 has the support it needs for approval, but at least the tolling agenda proposed by Move NY is now up for consideration by the State Legislature.

March 25, 2016 - StreetsBlog NYC

New York City Council Approves Sweeping Zoning Changes

Politico New York reports all the important details on a big day for planning in New York City—as the City Council overwhelmingly approved two controversial zoning changes to help spur the construction of affordable housing.

March 24, 2016 - Politico New York

When Terrorists Attack Transit

The city of New York responded to Tuesday terror attacks in Brussels by increasing security a frequent target of terrorists: transit stations.

March 23, 2016 - Politico New York

Humanizing Tech in New York City

Rapid technological change has brought incredible opportunities as well as challenges to cities around the world. NYC's Chief Technology Officer and Director of Innovation discuss how the City is leveraging technology for improving city life.

March 22, 2016 - Doggerel

Luxury Housing Is Not the Enemy

We can't build our way out of the housing crisis…but we won't get out without building.

March 18, 2016 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

Coming in 2017: New York's New Citywide Ferry Service

One of the oldest forms of transportation in New York is about to get a fresh upgrade for 2017.

March 17, 2016 - Crain's New York Business

Mapping Grocery Store Closures around New York City

Thought eh majority of grocery stores that have closed in New York City recent years were located in Brooklyn, the issue still spreads far and wide through the city's boroughs.

March 15, 2016 - Curbed New York

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