New York City
Rezoning Enhances the Changes Already Coming to Manhattan's Northern End
The New York City Council this month approved a rezoning plan for the neighborhood of Inwood, located at the northern tip of Manhattan.
No Expected Arrival Time to Relief From Heat on New York City Subway Platforms
One way to spend the afternoon after a long day at work: waiting for a delayed train on a 104-degree subway platform.
Citi Bike Launches Dockless Bike Share Experiment
Instead of expanding the traditional docked bike share stations, Citi Bike will launch new dockless bikes in the Bronx.
New York MTA Committed to Improving Bus Bunching
The New York MTA is on a mission to mitigate bus bunching, the telltale sign of unreliable service.
Bushwick Community Plan Facing Criticism From the Community
The Bushwick Community Plan process is being lead by the members of the community, but has still provoked controversy over issues of gentrification and displacement.
New York Approves a New 'Union Square Tech Training Center'
The Union Square Tech Training Center overcame concerns about overdevelopment in the neighborhood.
Lack of Affordable Housing Could Stunt New York's Economic Growth
Concern about the city's supply of affordable housing is one of the key messages from the recent "geography of Jobs" report published by the New York Department of City Planning.
Op-Ed: By-Right Zoning Allows Tall Buildings But Not Citizen Feedback
A local block association leader expresses frustration with the development approvals process in New York City.
Where Care Meets Confinement
For doctors trying to provide mental health care to people who are incarcerated or detained by the New York City Department of Corrections, city jails pose a challenge — and provide an opportunity.
Subway Ridership Drops Again in New York
A system in disrepair is losing riders when it could use the fare box revenue the most.
Uber Drivers and Taxi Drivers Agree: Cap the Number of Ride-Hailing Vehicles in New York
Uber (and Lyft, of course) drivers and taxi drivers hope a cap on the number of ride-hailing vehicles would improve wages and reduce congestion.
NYC Planning Director Marissa Lago Touts Regional Planning
Marisa Lago pens in an opinion piece supporting a regional approach to planning, timed for the release of a new "Geography of Jobs" report.
No Mega-Tall Skyscrapers on the Horizon in New York
Zoning and funding have kept developers from trying for a megatall project in the city’s already crowded skyline, despite projects at that scale in other parts of the world.
Dockless Bike Share Arrives in Staten Island
Lime and Jump were allowed to bring 300 bikes to the borough, where bike share became available in late July.
Red Light Cameras Decline While Pedestrians Killed by Red Light Runners Increase
Despite rising death tolls for pedestrians, cities around the country are getting rid of red light cameras. New York City will be next.
Green Roofs Tax Incentive Isn't Working Because it's Poorly Targeted
New York City's Green Roof Property Tax Abatement Program has failed to take off, but if it were targeted toward the areas that need stormwater infrastructure and green spaces the most, it could be made too big to ignore.
Op-Ed: Rezoning Would Mean a New Waterfront for a Manhattan Neighborhood
A rezoning plan for the neighborhood of Inwood could take a critical step forward this week.
A New Protected Bike Lane in the Bronx
The new protected, two-way bike lane on Broadway adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park could induce envy.
New York City Council Proposes Cap on Number of Ride-Hailing Vehicles
To support the taxi industry and reduce congestion, the New York City Council could cap the number of ride-hailing vehicles operating in the city. The cap could be a first major step toward a new era of transportation regulation.
New York's Worst Bus Routes Named for 'Pokey' and 'Schleppie' Awards
There are solutions to slow, unreliable bus service. These local buses don't have any of those solutions going for them.
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