New York
The AV shuttles transporting passengers around the Brooklyn Navy Yard offer a chance to see the technology in action.
Smart Cities Dive
The Third Party Transfer program lets the city transfer ownership of delinquent properties, but it unfairly targets communities of color, say critics.
Curbed New York
Helicopters are an exclusive mode that lets those who can afford it avoid the time and inconveniences of on-the-ground travel. But, say critics, it just highlights the gap between the city's haves and have-nots.
The New York Times
The pros and cons of fare-free transit involve a range of issues, from operations logistics and outcomes to costs and fiscal priorities.
Pedestrian Observations
Colorful, engaging crosswalks aren’t the norm, but they’re popping up around the country. And while they aren’t in line with federal guidelines, they have transformed streets and intersections.
NPR
More homeless people are using the subway as temporary housing, and the delays and disruptions have increased as well. A new city program will replace fines with outreach to provide better access to social services.
The New York Times
New state legislation will allow the city to expand the network of cameras and step up enforcement.
Crain's New York Business
Cities go through ups and downs over time, and where a city is in its longer history can reveal the reasons behind population changes.
Governing
The state needs to pass legislation to legalize electric bikes and scooters to give residents more mobility options and discourage driving.
Crain's New York Business
It might feel like the world is shrinking as globalization expands, but many cities still have their individual characters and qualities.
Bloomberg
New York City parks are in desperate need of maintenance and infrastructure improvements, and the city should make investments now to support these essential public spaces.
City & State New York
City life is being sold as a convenient version of the suburbs, with similar amenities minus the time-consuming commute.
The New York Times
The island's 40-acre park is a recreational destination, but waterfront advocates would like to see more use of Governor Island's shoreline and maritime infrastructure.
Crain's New York Business
Across the country, community solar is taking off and making the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy more accessible.
Curbed New York
The goal of transportation networks should be to provide integrated and efficient services, which requires looking beyond particular modes.
Governing
A program in New York brings artists into public agencies to work on collaborative projects that take creative approaches to problem solving.
The New York Times
Independent cultural institutions provide so much of what make cities world class, and they are a big part of the appeal for people who choose to live in highly urbanized areas. These days, cultural institutions are having a hard time affording rent.
Art News
The price of electric cars is dropping, and this together with lower lifetime costs makes them a good alternative for vehicle fleets.
Quartz
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway needs work, but the various proposals have very different visions about how to tackle the project and what the final outcome will be.
Curbed New York
Development in industrial areas is pushing out manufacturers, but new zoning regulations could help control the incursion.
Next City
