New York
NYC's Link5G Towers Face Neighborhood Opposition
More than 2,000 32-foot towers are coming to New York City street corners to improve 5G connectivity throughout the city, and residents aren’t happy, citing incompatible design and visual distraction as a threat to safety.
NYC Congestion Pricing Postponed Indefinitely in 'Stunning Reversal'
MTA and transit advocates in New York City are blindsided by Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement that the city’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan implementation will not move forward on June 30.
MTA Rolls Out Congestion Pricing Exemption, Discount
People with disabilities that prevent them from using transit can apply for an exemption from the congestion pricing scheme.
Over 90 Percent of NYC Jaywalking Tickets Issued to Black and Latino Pedestrians
The city’s police force continues its history of disproportionately citing people of color for illegal street crossings.
Rural New York Explores Creative Housing Solutions
Rural communities and small cities are implementing affordable housing solutions at the local level, while the state budget prioritizes urban areas.
NYC Issues Over $16 Million in Short-Term Rental Fines
So far, the strict new regulations governing Airbnb and other short-term rentals have not made a significant impact on the rental housing market.
Critics Say New York Highway Expansion Plans Oppose Climate Goals
Plans to widen some roads are drawing backlash from transit advocates who say they will lead to an increase in congestion and truck traffic.
NYC’s Vision Zero Program Saved $90 Million in Medicaid Costs
While traffic fatalities remain far above zero, the city saw fewer injuries compared to areas without Vision Zero initiatives.
Battery Park Resilience Project Breaks Ground
By 2027, the shoreline will be elevated by 5 feet to prevent flooding from future storm surges.
NYC Budget Makes Key Building Code Change
The change could spur more housing development if accompanying reforms in the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan are approved.
New York City Plans Street Safety Projects as Congestion Pricing Nears
With congestion pricing projected to reduce the number of cars entering Manhattan, NYCDOT plans to repurpose street space to build more pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
Opinion: Why Environmentalists Should Support NYC ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Reform
The housing-oriented component of Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes proposal could serve the double purpose of making housing more affordable and reducing GHG emissions and car dependency.
NYC Congestion Pricing to Start June 30, MTA Announces
Starting this summer, drivers will have to pay a toll to drive through the newly designated Congestion Relief Zone in New York City’s Central Business District.
New York State Attorney General Calls Out Town for Potential Religious Land Use Discrimination
Hasidic Orthodox Jewish developers allege the town of Forestburgh, New York, altered zoning regulations to dissuade them from building homes on a site that had received previous approval under different ownership; state officials appear to agree.
New York’s Deadliest Neighborhoods for Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths rose last year, but remain below pre-2020 levels.
New York Passes Housing Package Focused on New Development and Adaptive Reuse
The FY 2025 budget includes a new tax incentive, funding for affordable housing on state land, and support for adaptive reuse and ADUs.
New York Casinos Gain Zoning Change Approval
The new process will let casino projects avoid undergoing a separate land use review in certain circumstances.
NYC Open Streets Program Faces Lawsuit
A group of residents is charging the city with violating accessibility requirements by blocking vehicular traffic on some blocks.
Meet NYC’s New Office of Livable Streets
The NYC DOT program will build on pandemic-era initiatives to promote safe and comfortable streets that enhance community and expand uses beyond just moving cars.
NYC To Transition to Pay-by-Plate Parking Meters
The new meters eliminate paper receipts and provide real-time data to enforcement agents.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
