New York
A NYC First: On-Street Car Parking Spaces Removed for Bicycle Parking
A simple sidewalk widening project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn marks a radical shift in land use policy for New York City.
More Controversy Surrounding Financing Of Atlantic Yards Project
A freelance journalist has uncovered documents that highlight major government financial backing for Forest City's Enterprises' proposed Brooklyn redevelopment project, which has largely been promoted as a privately funded development.
New York Congestion Pricing Plan Gains State And Federal Support
The federal and the state government have announced their support for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan for Manhattan, indicating that the city would most likely receive federal grants to fund the system.
Will Atlantic Yards Be A Sustainable TOD?
Located on the site of a major rail transit hub in Brooklyn, the Atlantic Yards project has the opportunity to be one of the highest profile transit-oriented developments in the world. But will it really promote transit use and reduce congestion?
Brooklyn Bio-Diesel Plants Welcomed As Part Of City’s Sustainability Plan
Brooklyn, New York, has a long and soiled history when it comes to fuel production. Now comes plans for two more plants, but so far they are welcomed by the city and surrounding neighbors.
20,000 New Parking Spaces For Manhattan?
As part of the failed proposal to bring an NFL stadium to Manhattan, the city is moving forward with plans to build 20,000 new parking spaces in the Hudson Yards area.
Rezoning For An Aging Suburban Population
The first issue of a new journal on aging features a discussion on planning and rezoning of a suburb in response to the desires of an aging suburban population for a walkable community with mixed use and better transit services.
The Driving Force Behind NYC's Greening Effort
Rohit Aggarwala, a Columbia-educated former business consultant, is helping to create and implement New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's sustainability plan -- PlaNYC.
New York Boat-Dwellers Allowed To Stay On Hudson River
An eclectic group of New York residents who live year-round on boats docked in New York's Hudson River have been granted a reprieve from city officials who had planned to reduce the permitted amount of time boats would be allowed to dock.
New Yorkers Might Not Be Ready For Congestion Tax
A new poll shows that just 37 percent of New Yorkers support Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, though two-thirds of Manhattan residents support the idea.
NYC To Get Hybrid Taxi Fleet By 2012
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced plans to 'green' the city's yellow cabs by replacing the current fleet with fuel-efficient hybrids over five years.
New York's 'Green' Yellow Cabs
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced plans to convert the city's entire taxicab fleet to hybrid vehicles within 5 years.
Should The Government Sell The Existing Stock Of Public Housing?
The idea of turning over public housing to residents to own or sell is gaining support among some scholars and officials.
Clinton Gives NYC Congestion Pricing Plan A Boost
During a press conference about the Clinton Foundation's efforts to promote green building, the former U.S. President gave Mayor Bloomberg's congesting pricing plan a thumbs up.
New York City To Overhaul Building Codes
City leaders hopes the new codes, replacing the current regulations which were adopted in 1968, will make it easier to build safe and sustainable buildings.
London's Mayor: Businesses Led On Congestion Charge
At the C40 Climate Summit in New York City, the Mayor of London explained the role that local business played in implementing that city's congestion pricing program.
Brooklyn's Downtown Jail To Reopen As Part of A Mixed Use Redevelopment
Brooklyn's House of Detention has long been an eyesore, but the red-hot housing market may change its setting into a lively place, with apartments, hotels or offices on both sides, and retail below. The market will help determine the uses.
Manhattan's Tight Rental Market To Get Tighter
With Manhattan rents skyrocketing and vacancies dropping, many renters are resorting to creative, and often questionable living arrangements. Builders have shied away from rentals and gone into condos while potential buyers are choosing to rent.
Young Preservationists Fight For Old Buildings
The many of the city's leading preservation professionals are under 40 -- demonstrating a generational interest in protecting the historic character of urban areas.
Controversy Erupts Over Staten Island Comprehensive Plan Idea
According to the new study by the Center for an Urban Future, Staten Island needs its own comprehensive plan. But the Deputy NYC Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding disagrees.
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This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
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