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.
16 January 2009 - 7:00am
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.
12 January 2009 - 9:00am
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.
9 January 2009 - 11:00am
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.
6 January 2009 - 7:00am
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.
1 January 2009 - 9:00am
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.
31 December 2008 - 7:00am
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.
21 December 2008 - 7:00am
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.
17 December 2008 - 5:00am
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.
16 December 2008 - 12:00pm
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.
15 December 2008 - 2:00pm
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.
10 December 2008 - 5:00am
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.
9 December 2008 - 9:00am
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.
3 December 2008 - 12:00pm
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.
3 December 2008 - 6:00am
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.
26 November 2008 - 7:00am
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.
26 November 2008 - 5:00am
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.
12 November 2008 - 12:00pm
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.
12 November 2008 - 8:00am
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.
6 November 2008 - 5:00am
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.
5 November 2008 - 6:00am
USA Today
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