New York

On the Virginia Outpost of the Harlem Renaissance

Henry Louis Gates Jr. of Harvard University and The Root tells of the Virginia outpost that helped inspire the artists of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.

September 16, 2014 - The Root

New Jersey Transit Announces Rolling Stock Investment Plans

New Jersey Transit recently announced plans to buy larger trains and buses to increase the capacity of commute infrastructure into and out of New York City.

September 16, 2014 - Asbury Park Press

Empty Parking Lot

How '9x18' Parking Spaces Could Solve Affordable Housing

The "9x18" proposal by the Institute for Public Architecture provides a lesson in the relationship between parking requirements and the cost of housing.

September 15, 2014 - New York Times

New York Bike Lane

Bike Lanes a Win-Win for Cyclists and Drivers

A recent study by the New York City Department of Transportation on buffered bike lane interventions showed maintained traffic speeds while cyclist safety increased.

September 15, 2014 - CityLab

Questioning the Science Behind New York's Storm Proofing Plans for Fire Island

An expert insists that a massive coastal engineering project in a National Park should consider different environmental impacts than a similar project along developed coastline.

September 14, 2014 - Next City

Mayor de Blasio Claims Early Pedestrian Safety Success for Vision Zero

Is it too soon for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to tout the success of Vision Zero?

September 9, 2014 - Capital New York

Citi Bike Rack

The United States' Top Large City for Biking Is...

Portland (top city in 2012)? Minneapolis (top city in 2010)? No, it's the Big Apple! New York City leaped from #7 in 2012 to the top spot this year for cities with populations of 100,000 or greater.

September 8, 2014 - StreetsBlog NYC

SoHo Greenwich New York

Historic Preservation as the Enemy of Diversity

A recent article takes a controversial stance contrary to the argument of Jane Jacobs that old buildings equal affordable, diverse neighborhoods.

September 7, 2014 - Market Urbanism

Japan High Speed Rail

$5 Billion in Funding for Northeast High-Speed Rail—Courtesy the Japanese Government

A bank controlled by the government of Japan has promised $5 billion in financing for a proposal that would connect Washington D.C. and Baltimore via maglev, high-speed rail.

September 5, 2014 - The Baltimore Sun

Is Living in New York City a Consumption Choice?

To what degree are people's location decisions dictated by their consumer preferences? Jordan Weissmann of Slate Magazine discusses whether living in an expensive city like New York City is a consumption choice.

September 4, 2014 - Slate Magazine

New York Skyline Fisheye

New York Times Editorial Board Goes YIMBY

The New York Times editorial board has published on op-ed in support of Mayor Bill de Blasio's ambitious targets for affordable housing in New York City over the next ten years.

August 31, 2014 - New York Times

Sunnyside Queens

Where Have all the Affordable Cities Gone?

Angie Schmitt follows up on an earlier report by the Citizen's Budget Commission that made an argument for the affordability of cities like New York City, with its large network of cheap transportation.

August 29, 2014 - Streetsblog USA

DC Nightlife

Pedestrians vs. Bicyclists: How to Make Peace

In this op-ed special to The Sacramento Bee, Michael Andersen of PeopleForBikes and Melissa Merson of America Walks make a convincing argument for protected bike lanes to improve both bike and pedestrian safety by getting cyclists off the sidewalk.

August 25, 2014 - The Sacramento Bee

Hells Kitchen Sidewalk New York City

Jane Jacobs' Sidewalk Ballet, Gone Forever in New York City?

Alex Marshall discusses whether Jane Jacobs' famous "Sidewalk Ballet" is dead on the streets of New York City.

August 20, 2014 - Governing

New York City Ranks Highly for 'Location Affordability'

A comparative analysis by the Citizens Budget Commission provides a softer take on the "affordability crisis" making so much news in New York City. The conclusion of the study is that New York City is more affordable than many other large cities.

August 20, 2014 - Crain's Business New York

'Dire' Budget Shortfall at the New York City Housing Authority

Faced with shrinking federal spending on affordable housing and a strained housing market, the New York City Housing Authority is dealing with a massive budget shortfall and a massive wait list.

August 19, 2014 - The New York Times

Traffic Safety Requires a 'Psychological Speed Limit'

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill this month reducing the speed limit in New York City. But what will it take to get people to actually slow down, especially when speeding is an acceptable social norm?

August 18, 2014 - New York Times

Retrofitting New York City's Multi-Family Housing for Resilience

Multi-family housing took the brunt of Hurricane Sandy. Compounding the many challenges to storm-proofing the city's housing supply: 90 percent of the housing in flood-prone areas was built before 1983, when flood-resistance standards were adopted.

August 17, 2014 - Urban Land Magazine

Mystery Solved: White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge a Celebration of Public Space

Back in July, white flags appeared atop the Brooklyn Bridge, sparking speculation about the meaning of the gesture. Was it about gentrification? Was it a warning of a forthcoming act of terrorism?

August 15, 2014 - New York Times

U.S. Bike Share: 23 Million Rides; Zero Fatalities

Despite all the dire—sometimes hysterical—warnings about the safety risks of bike share, the country's bike share systems boast a flawless fatality record. Compare that record with, for instance, driving or riding non-bike-share bikes.

August 14, 2014 - Reuters via Yahoo News

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