New York City
NYC to Expand Red-Light Camera Program, Target 'Ghost Cars'
The city plans to add 450 new cameras to catch red light violations.
Trump's Threat to “Terminate” NYC Tunnel Project Could Kill the Penn Station Redevelopment's Purpose
The Hudson River tunnels are a key rail connection between the Northeast and the South.
Manhattan Waterfront Parking Lot to Become Public Park
A lot that has served as parking for decades will add a much-needed public amenity to the East River waterfront.
NYC Truckers Join Fight Against Trump's Bus Lane Removal
An industry group is denying the FHA’s claim that a proposed bus lane would hamper delivery trucks and freight.
NYC Will Finally Bring Sewer System to Flood-Prone Brooklyn Neighborhood
A 12-block area known as ‘The Hole’ straddling Brooklyn and Queens has struggled with flooding and sewage contamination for decades.
NYC Politicians, Public Rally in 'Outrage' to Save Bus Lane Killed by Trump
City officials say the project complies with all applicable laws and should go forward as planned.
Two Weeks After Explosion, HUD Lays off Entire Building Inspection Staff
The move risks leaving subsidized housing with no oversight just weeks after a Bronx building partially collapsed.
Manhattan Office-to-Apartment Conversions Doubled in 2024
Thanks in part to recent zoning changes, a record number of office space is being converted to housing in the city’s former business districts.
New York Scraps Cross Bronx Highway Expansion
In the wake of community opposition, the state DOT says it no longer plans to add a “traffic diversion” that would have added an elevated roadway next to the CBX.
Judge Blocks Trump Cuts to MTA Security Funding
A judge halted the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold transit security funds.
NYC to Raise Transit Fares
The MTA board approved a 10-cent fare increase as part of a plan to increase revenue, claiming the agency loses $1 billion annually to fare evasion.
Feds Deny NYC ‘Every Dollar’ of Transit Security Funding Due to ‘Sanctuary’ Status
DHS denied the MTA its request for funding under the Transit Security Grant Program despite the administration’s concern with transit safety.
NYC to Gain 50K New Housing Units by Year’s End
Thanks to a now-expired tax incentive, the city is seeing a record number of new homes being built.
Mamdani on E-bikes: Regulate the Apps, not the Delivery Workers
The NYC mayoral candidate and State Assemblymember says algorithms push workers into unsafe behavior at a systemic level.
Video: Jane Jacobs’ ‘Sidewalk Ballet’ is Alive and Well
“Streets Make Cities” takes viewers on a stroll down West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, illustrating the many ways that streets and sidewalks form the lifeblood of a city.
NYC's Ferry System is Quietly Breaking Ridership Records
The system, which is planning an expansion, carried over 7.4 million passengers in 2024.
The Facts About Mamdani’s Proposed NYC Rent Freeze
The mayoral candidate has promised to freeze rent for close to a million New Yorkers. Could he actually do it?
NYC’s ‘Rare and Comprehensive’ Public Data Reveals Congestion Pricing's Success
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s analytics and data team maintains over 180 regularly updated datasets about the city’s transportation system.
NYC to Require 20% of Senior Housing be Multigenerational
The Senior Affordable Rental Apartments program now requires some two-bedroom units to accommodate adult children or other caregivers.
Hard-to-Trace ‘Ghost Cars’ Cost NYC Over $100M in Annual Revenue
Cars with illegal or missing license plates are more likely to drive dangerously and owe unpaid fines.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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