Plans to create a tunnel along West Street in Lower Manhattan are facing increased opposition from residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even elected officials.
Opposition has quickly become widespread among local residents, commuters, advocacy organizations and even electedofficials. Last week, even the Manhattan Borough President announced opposition to the tunnel. You can see a copy of the Borough President's position statement here: http://www.saveweststreet.com/media/BPLetter-10-31-2002.pdfA partial list of others who have recently endorsed thisview includes: American Automobile Association of NY (AAA), The Clean Air Campaign, Coalition to Save West Street, Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, New York City Straphanger's Campaign, and the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.Those officials who had not "heard much opposition to the West Street tunnel" six weeks ago are now hearing more every day. In a recent meeting, President Fieldssaid the "overwhelming majority" of incoming email expressed opposition to the tunnel. This fast-growing point of view has been documentedin dozens of recent news articles, a partial list ofwhich can be seen here:
Thanks to Ro Sheffe
FULL STORY: List of Articles Opposing The West Street Tunnel
How Smaller Supermarkets Could Transform American Communities
Bigger is not always better.
Research Links Urban Design and Human Happiness
An emerging field of ‘neuroarchitectural’ research is revealing how building facades and urban design impact the human brain and body.
Save Lives on Our Roads Using the Safe System Approach
Prioritizing safety and committing to the SSA framework can make a big impact in the effort to reduce traffic fatalities.
Rising Temperatures and the Escalating Wildfire Crisis
Rising global temperatures driven by climate change are intensifying and prolonging wildfire seasons worldwide, necessitating improved forest management, public awareness, and urgent action to reduce fossil fuel emissions.
Looking Back on 60 Years of Land Development in the Twin Cities
In 1960, about 12 percent of the Twin Cities metro's land was already developed. By 2020, about 34 percent had been developed. Many factors influenced how the region has changed since 1960.
New Haven Reaches for Reinvention Amidst Failures of Urban Renewal
Seeking recovery from decades of failed urban renewal projects, New Haven rings in the new year by continuing a series of small-scale urban planning initiatives to reinvent its municipal spaces.
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.
City of Oxford
Caltrans - District 7
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport