New York
Moving to New York City - Difficulties In Finding An Apartment And Discovering Density
A young couple leaves a spacious, affordable Chicago apartment to live in a cramped East Village, Manhattan apartment. Slide show with audio and related article describe their old and new digs, as well as the arduous hunt for their new home.
For Rent In New York City: $1000, Nonregulated
According to NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the average rental price in the city is $1000. And that includes five boroughs and non-regulated apartments of all shapes and sizes.
NYC's Homeland Security Funding Slashed
While cities that have never suffered terrorism are receiving large increases in homeland security funding, New York City's allocation is being cut by 40 percent after faulty analysis omits reference to iconic sites, critics charge.
A Disturbing Insider's Look At New York City's 'Rentocrats'
Nora Ephron breaks the "code of silence" of Manhattan's exclusive rent-regulated tenants when she publishes an account in The New Yorker of bribing her way into an eight-room apartment for $1,500 a month.
Governor Pataki Gets Tough On New York's Coal-Fired Power Plants
Pataki plans to require drastic cuts in mercury emissions from the state's power plants, going further than Bush's new standards, and angering the business community, which fears the tough standards may force coal-burning plants to close.
New York City Losing Affordable Housing
Two studies confirm that NYC is loosing its affordable housing stock at an increasingly rapid pace notwithstanding Mayor Blumberg's to both preserve existing stock and add substantially to it. Section 8 and Mitchell-Lama programs were studied.
Developers Demand JFK Rail Link
A web of politics, lobbying, and profit motives have developers scrambling in support of a rail link that could have a significant impact on the economy of New York City and state.
Bloomberg Tower Revitalizes NYC Neighborhood
The recent completion of the Bloomberg Tower has inspired a number of new development projects, which has created a commercial renaissance in a formerly lackluster area of mid-town.
Construction Finally Approved On World's Largest Environmental Megamall
After years of delays, a green mega-mall called 'Destiny USA' gets approval to build in Syracuse. Could this be economic development salvation for upstate New York as well as an environmentalist's dream?
The Ever-Expanding New York City Commute
As housing prices continue to increase in the New York City metropolitan area, residents are moving farther and farther away to find affordable housing.
Ethanol Plant Restores Hope To Depressed Upstate New York Town
Can an ethanol plant restore economic vitality to a depressed, upstate New York farming and former railroad community? That is the hope for the state's first ethanol plant, which breaks ground next month.
Apple Opens Big Apple Core Store
Apple is set to open its 24x7 flagship store at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan.
Do Industrial Development Agencies Work?
Only a third of the projects supported by six Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) around New York met their job creation goals, according to a report by the state comptroller's office. Is this another nail
New York City To Add Wi-Fi To Parks
In order to compete with other technologically advanced cities, New York City will add free wireless internet service by July, with other large City parks to receive the technology soon thereafter.
Urban Pioneers Reviving Downtown Syracuse
Reinvestment begun in the 1970s is coming into bloom in this New York college town.
'Sketches Of Frank Gehry'
A new movie, opening today, looks at the work of Frank Gehry.
Politicians Seek To Please NY Motorists With Gas Tax Cut
Anxious to reduce gas prices, New York legislators agreed to reduce the gasoline tax by four to nine cents per gallon. Lost revenues could equal $450 million/year.
Peak Oil Optimism In The Face Of 'Cultural Inertia'
AlterNet reports on a peak oil event in New York City, featuring James Howard Kunstler and Julian Darley, and calls into question Kunstler's use of language to frame the peak oil debate.
NY Gubernatorial Candidate Picks Transportation Project Priorities
Democratic candidate and NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer recently detailed his transportation priorities, including a Second Avenue subway, LIRR connection to Grand Central, and Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.
Coyotes At Home In New York's Boroughs
Although the occasional Manhattan sighting is rare, the creature has established itself with a monument in the Bronx.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
