New York
Manhattan Congestion Pricing Plan Stumbles, Falls
State legislators in New York did not schedule a vote on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, missing a crucial deadline to apply for federal funding -- a move that all but erases the possibility of the plan's approval.
NYC Asking $1 Billion For Manhattan Waterfont
The space above Hudson Yards, which could be home to over 12 million square feet of new offices and residences, is up for sale.
What To Do With 700 Miles Of Waterfront
In this Q&A, the new president of New York's Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance talks about what metropolitan New York can and should do to revitalize its 700 miles of waterfront.
Bike Sharing Experiment Launched In New York City
A pilot program is hoping to show the viability of bicycle-sharing programs popular in many European cities.
Politics And Assembly Report Appear To Doom NYC Congestion Plan
In a bizarre unfolding of political events in Albany, it appears that the London-style congestion pricing plan proposed by Mayor Bloomberg will be replaced by a simplified TDM approach including telecommuting incentives and funding for express buses.
Planning For Growth, A School Tries To Help Plan A Village
To help ease concerns about expansion -- a sore spot in town and gown relations across the country -- New York University is trying to engage its surrounding community through an open and inclusive planning process.
Architect Tapped To Tackle U.N. Building
The world famous landmark is set to be modernized by U.S. architect Michael Adlerstein, who was responsible for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty.
New, Grand & Costly Plans To Be Unveiled for Penn Station
Plans for the rebuilding of America's busiest rail station, Pennsylvania Station in midtown Manhattan, expand to include enormous investment in surrounding area.
New Noise Code For The City That Never Sleeps
New York City has approved tighter regulations on noise in the city, an effort officials hope will improve the quality of life for residents in the notoriously noisy city.
Manhattanites Not Exempt Under Congestion Pricing Plan
In what may be a surprise to some, Manhattan residents who are also motorists will not be exempt from the planned congestion pricing fee.
The Redevelopment Of Coney Island
With the sale of the Astroland park, the once popular seaside amusement district is facing an uncertain future.
Ken Livingstone's Advice For New York
The Mayor of London touts his congestion pricing regime, and suggests that New York and other cities could succeed with a carefully thought out plan.
Questioning The Urbanity Of New York City
A new book brings together perspectives on how New York's urban renaissance has made the city less urban and more suburban.
Census Reports Population Growth Continues in South and West; NYC The Big Exception
The U.S. Census released its new population estimates as of 7/1/06 showing that southern and western cities continued their rapid population growth. However, the city that added the most population since 2000 was NYC with a gain of 205,750 residents.
New Yorkers OK Congestion Pricing, With One Exception
A majority of New Yorkers say they would support the proposed congestion pricing plan for the city if it guaranteed that transit fares and bridge tolls would not increase.
New York Plans To Pay The Poor
In a move to address poverty in the city, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has started a program that will pay low-income residents for doing things perceived to break the cycle of poverty, such as visiting a doctor and attending school regularly.
Michael Bloomberg: Chairman Of The Big Apple
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg views citizens as customers and city workers as assets. How does this translate into a new city hall transparency and vastly improved city services?
Manhattan Neighborhood Transformed By High Rises
Two towers climbing hundreds of feet high above the rest of the neighborhood has some Upper West Side residents upset about the resulting transformation of their community.
Historic Brooklyn Waterfront Declared 'Endangered'
Plans for development have threatened the historic industrial buildings along Brooklyn's waterfront in recent years. Now, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has declared the waterfront one of the nation's most endangered historic places.
Friday Funny: Ice Cream Flavor Slanders NYC Borough
The Borough President of Staten Island has called for a boycott of 'Staten Island Landfill' ice cream, saying it is insulting to the community -- yet sales of the creamy confection are through the roof.
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