New York City
New York's Plan to Avoid Blight
New York City has announced plans to use $24 million in federal financing to repair and resell more than 100 foreclosed homes in the city.
The New York Times
A New Plan For Congestion Pricing in New York
Charles Komanoff reveals a revised new plan that aims to bring congestion pricing to New York City and use its revenue to reduce the price of transit.
Grist
New York City Park Wi-Fi Fizzles
Plans to install free Wi-Fi internet in New York City parks has fallen through. Unable to find corporate sponsors, the private contractor leading the project has been forced to remove all equipment. But the idea may not be completely dead.
The New York Times
Wind Power Embraced in New York City
Small wind turbines are showing up on residential properties in New York City as developers get savvy about cutting energy costs with passive technologies.
The New York Times
New York City's Ever-Evolving Union Square
Controversy surrounds a $20 million redesign of New York City's Union Square Park.
The New York Times
Amid Tough Times, New York Remains Resilient
Housing prices are falling across the country. But the decline has been relatively small in New York City, America's "Resilient City" according to Edward L. Glaeser. He says this bodes well for the city's future.
The New York Times
The City on Hiatus
Nick Paumgarten imagines a New York City landscape that would result from a present-day economic crisis.
The New Yorker
Better Streets Called a Top Reason to Love New York
New York Magazine's list of reasons to love New York includes a nod to the city's streets and their recent renovation into pedestrian- and bike-friendly thoroughfares.
New York Magazine
Geomapping the Rats of New York
By mapping rat infestations, New York City's health inspectors have found a whole new way to beat back the rodents.
Time
Growing People And Jobs While Shrinking Traffic
As New York City faces its worst financial crisis in 2 decades, a NYC D.O.T. study was released showing that from 2003-2007, the increase in jobs and people was accompanied by a slight decrease in traffic due primarily to increased transit usage.
The New York Times
New York City More Diverse Than Ever
New census data has given some insight on how New York City has been changing in the past eight years or so. Diversity is on the rise, as is the number of children being raised in Manhattan.
The New York Times
MTA Rescue Plan Wins Support Of NY Governor
The MTA rescue plan, with its new East & Harlem River bridge tolls and first-ever, 12-county transit payroll tax cleared a major political hurdle by winning the crucial support of NY Gov' Paterson. Winning support from mayor, outer boroughs remains.
The New York Times
Balancing A City's History With Its Future
In a place as dynamic as New York City, balancing preservation with development pressure is no easy task.
New York Times
Churches and the Price of Preservation
The demolition of a registered historic church in Brooklyn has underscored a debate over historic religious facilities between preservationists and congregations who struggle to pay the added costs of owning historic property.
The New York Times
New Yorkers Still Oppose Park Redesign Already Underway
Plans to redesign New York City's Washington Square Park have been hotly protested by community members since their inception. The work is already underway, but the opposition sentiment remains.
The New York Times
Greening New York From the Street Up
This article from The American Prospect profiles New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and examines her influence on the city's green agenda.
The American Prospect
NYC Imposes Bike Parking Requirements
New office and apartment buildings in New York City are now mandated to provide a certain proportion of secure bike parking spaces.
Business Week
Plastic Bag Fee Less Than Welcomed
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced plans to charge a six-cent fee for every plastic bag taken at the register. While good for the environment, some New Yorkers still don't like the idea.
The New York Times
Economic Benefits In Question in New York Stadium Redevelopments
Stadium construction in New York that was intended to have only a small cost to taxpayers has turned out to be a major investment and allocation of tax breaks, causing many to question whether the economic benefits of rebuilding will ever be seen.
The New York Times
Bike Racks as Public Art Gaining Popularity
Quirky, artistic bike racks are cropping up in cities around the country--a trend that benefits more than just cyclists.
USA Today



















