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The Past, Present, and Future of Proptech

Technology is changing the game of real estate in New York City. The technology behind the revolution, called proptech, is only going to become more critical as cities respond to climate change.

September 7, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Second Avenue Subway

Trump's Confusing Tweet Offers to Help Complete the Second Avenue Subway in New York

While the state of New York would surely lover federal help in building out several infrastructure projects around New York City, a tweet from President Trump over the weekend seemed to overpromise regarding the Second Avenue Subway.

August 26, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Queens, New York City

Six Months After Amazon: A Call to Develop in Long Island City

It's been six months since Amazon rescinded its plans to build a second headquarters in New York City. The neighborhood planned for the facility could still see a huge benefit from an ambitious development, according to this opinion.

August 15, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

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More Bus Lane Cameras Coming to N.Y.C.

New state legislation will allow the city to expand the network of cameras and step up enforcement.

July 1, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Scooter Share

Op-Ed: In New York, Make Legalization of Micromobility a Priority

The state needs to pass legislation to legalize electric bikes and scooters to give residents more mobility options and discourage driving.

June 17, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Governors Island

Proposal for the Future of New York's Governors Island

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.

May 15, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

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Report: Coworking Spaces Common Only in a Few Big Cities

Coworking might be one of the most common buzzwords of the contemporary real estate market, but shared office arrangements are confined to only a few cities in the country.

May 13, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

New York Apartments

'Systemic' Fraud Threatens New York's Rent-Stabilized Housing

Even as the city pursues new affordable housing, lax enforcement of rental regulations is leading to rising costs and evictions.

April 22, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

New York Bus

'Better Buses Action Plan' Would Give Buses New Priority in New York

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising to speed the city's buses by 25 percent by next year.

April 19, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Brooklyn Waterfront

$1 Billion Industry City Redevelopment Caught Up in Post-Amazon Political Drama

Large mixed-use projects aren't getting an automatic greenlight in New York City anymore.

March 30, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

New York City Mega-Development

Union Deal Paves Way for Hudson Yards Phase 2

The developers of the Hudson Yards development in New York want to change its deal with union employees as it moves into the second phase of construction.

March 11, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Manhattan, New York City, New York

Manhattan Rezonings Pose Tough Challenges for Planners

The New York City Department of Planning kicked off a rezoning process for the Manhattan neighborhood of SoHo earlier this month. Planning and development challenges abound.

February 18, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

New York Construction

Scoop: NYC Never Disclosed Union Deal That Helped Secure Rezonings

Developers are finding out too late that they're required to pay union members a prevailing wages on projects in rezoned parts of New York City.

February 8, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

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New Jersey Governor Says Airport Monorail Needs Replacement

Governor Phil Murphy says $2.1 billion is needed to replace the AirTrain monorail.

January 27, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Manhattan Retail

Easing the Tax Burden of Commercial Renters in Manhattan

Some renters of commercial renters in Manhattan will get the equivalent of a month's rent back if the city approves a change to the commercial rent tax.

January 26, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

Infrastructure Investment

Change Order Reform Proposed for New York's Department of Design and Construction

A new report proposes changes to the New York City Department of Design and Construction in the hopes of limiting extreme cost overruns and delays.

January 25, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

111 West 57th St

Regulations on 'Mechanical Voids' in Luxury Residential Towers Coming Soon to NYC

The city is responding to controversies surrounding building practices that boost heights of luxury residential towers, while leaving big sections of the buildings empty.

January 24, 2019 - Crain's New York Business

New York MTA

Street Reconfiguration Work Anticipates L Train Closure in Brooklyn

More priority will be given buses as 275,000 daily commuters find new ways to and from work while the L Train is closed for repairs in New York City.

December 24, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

Queens, New York City

Regional Plan Association Gives Amazon HQ2 a Thumbs Up

A Regional Plan Association white paper makes that case that New York City and Amazon have mutually beneficial goals with the decision to located the tech company's second headquarters in Long Island City.

November 28, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

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Report: Investors Bought Two-Thirds of NYC's Affordable Homes in 2017

Investors dominate the affordable homeownership market in New York City.

October 27, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

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