Center For An Urban Future

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Report: How to Fund NYC Parks

A set of 20 creative suggestions for increasing parks revenue.

January 21, 2024 - Center For An Urban Future

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Op-Ed: New York Should Double Down on Micromobility

The growing popularity of Citi Bike, shared e-scooters, and other small devices signal a need for the city to quickly expand its support of new modes with safe roads, charging infrastructure, and secure parking options in all parts of the city.

June 8, 2023 - Center For An Urban Future

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The State of New York City's Parks

A new report by the Center for an Urban Future signals the need for attention to the Big Apple's parks before they are beyond repair.

June 28, 2018 - Center For An Urban Future

New York City Retail

Tracking the Increasing Number of Chain Stores in New York City

While the number of national retailers is still growing in New York City, growth is slowing and it concentrated in the restaurant and food sector of the market.

December 29, 2017 - Center For An Urban Future

Library Hours in New York City Show Huge Improvements

A study by the Center for Urban Future reveals library hours in New York City to have improved a great deal in recent years—while still lagging behind state and national averages.

April 14, 2016 - Center For An Urban Future

15 Innovative Policies Any City Would be Wise to Steal

A new report prepared to inspire NYC's next mayor examines 15 'game-changing reforms' that have been implemented in cities around the world, and could be adapted to help solve New York's most pressing challenges.

June 20, 2013 - Center For An Urban Future

Ridership Increases in Boroughs, Even As Cuts Loom

The Center for an Urban Future found that ridership in the greater Manhattan area has been up significantly since 1998. But these routes are precisely the ones targeted for service cuts due to decreased revenue.

March 9, 2009 - Center For An Urban Future

The Silent Redevelopment Of The West Side Of Midtown Manhattan

Jonathan Bowles writes that another Robert Moses-sized project has flown under the radar.

February 13, 2003 - Center For An Urban Future

The Importance Of The Creative Economy

A new report finds that the "creative economy" is probably the second most important part of the city's economy behind the financial sector.

November 28, 2002 - Center For An Urban Future

New York's Biotech Cluster

Governor Pataki has proposed funding three high-technology "Centers of Excellence," in upstate New York.

January 12, 2001 - Center For An Urban Future

Zones Of Contention

Efforts to protect waterfront neighborhoods from pollution are are starting to lock out good businesses.

November 11, 2000 - Center For An Urban Future

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