The Gotham Gazette

Reality Check for Affordable Housing in NYC

Tom Angotti writes that Mayor Bloomberg has ambitious goals for solving NYC's affordable housing problems, but they may not be in step with today's real estate market.

July 22, 2011 - The Gotham Gazette

Rethinking South Street Seaport

Vicky Plestis reports that Manhattan's South Street Seaport, long criticized for failing to live up to its potential, is being rethought and redesigned by its developers.

June 8, 2011 - The Gotham Gazette

Bike Lane Battle Drags on in New York City

The city of New York has been trying to encourage an increase in bike lanes throughout the city. But the issue has become increasingly political, and progress has been slowed.

March 2, 2011 - The Gotham Gazette

Reviving the Waterfront -- and its Industries

Officials in New York are pushing a plan known as Vision 2020, which is aimed at restoring the city's waterfront areas and creating new public spaces. It also hopes to create preconditions for waterfront industries and businesses to grow again.

January 25, 2011 - The Gotham Gazette

NYC Asking Public to Comment on Planning Process

New York City is updating their Uniform Land Use Review Process. Tom Agnotti says there is a lot that is broken and needs fixing.

July 9, 2010 - The Gotham Gazette

Community Calls for Involvement as Swaths of New York Land are Rezoned

One-sixth of the total land in New York has been rezoned under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and some say it's fueling widespread gentrification. Community members affected by the changes are calling for more say in the future of their neighborhoods.

September 2, 2008 - The Gotham Gazette

The Bronx Pushes to Revitalize the 'Highway to Nowhere'

A remnant of Robert Moses' famous push to raze neighborhoods and build highways in their place, the Sheridan Expressway is ripe for revitalization. A local advocate believes that now "the stars are aligned" for it to happen.

May 28, 2008 - The Gotham Gazette

Questioning New York City's Sustinability Plan

With Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan defeated, can the city's vision for long-term sustainability be achieved?

April 21, 2008 - The Gotham Gazette

Making Streets Safer for Seniors

Senior citizens account for a disproportional amount of pedestrian fatalities and injuries in New York City. As a result, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has made plans to focus on improving mobility and safety for the city's over-60 population.

February 7, 2008 - The Gotham Gazette

In City Greening, Buildings Need Policy, Too

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's widely-touted plan for a greener city have left out the major energy consumer in Manhattan: the thousands of buildings not owned by the city.

October 17, 2007 - The Gotham Gazette

The Sustainable Future Of Coney Island

New York has been looking for ways to rejuvenate the area surrounding its historic Coney Island boardwalk themepark. This article from the Gotham Gazette says the city should use the opportunity to create a model for sustainable development.

September 20, 2007 - The Gotham Gazette

Updating New York's Bicycle Network

Plans to expand the bicycle network in New York City are underway as part of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's long-term plan to make the city more environmentally friendly. But proposals to increase the city's bike lanes are meeting opposition from locals.

August 23, 2007 - The Gotham Gazette

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?

June 6, 2007 - The Gotham Gazette

New York's Congestion Pricing Debate

Though a growing chorus of business and community groups is calling for congestion pricing in Manhattan to ease traffic, a comprehensive citywide plan may be the only way the idea can actually move forward.

December 8, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

The Cycle Of Artist Driven Gentrification

A new conference and exhibition at the Pratt Center for Community Development examines the relationship betweens artists and the struggles over urban space.

November 27, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

Robert Moses Vs. Jane Jacobs

A discussion of urban planning and development in New York City looks at the influence of these two major figures.

November 6, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

New York City Faces Immense Growth

How can the city learn from other major metropolises like Chicago and Los Angeles to develop a viable growth strategy for the 21st century?

April 20, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

Ending Traffic 101

The Gotham Gazette outlines a series of traffic reports and policies, analyzing the steps necessary to confront New York's 800,000-a-day car problem.

January 19, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

New York City Lacking Adequate General Plan?

Stephen A. Hammer argues that Bloomberg should take cues from the London Spatial Development Strategy, which creates a "coherent, long-term vision" for the city.

January 19, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

Is Zoning Replacing Planning?

A new piece of legislation going before voters in New York would limit the amount of development in many low-density neighborhoods, and encourage planning over upzoning to encourage development.

October 19, 2005 - The Gotham Gazette

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