New York
The Largest Real Estate Deal in American History
The largest real estate deal in American history is underway on the lower east side of Manhattan: 80 acres and 110 buildings from 14th to 23rd Streets overlooking the East River in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village. Bids may reach $5 billion.
In Queens, New York, Black's Median Income Rises Above Whites
Income gains made by Caribbean immigrants boost the black median income in Queens. It is the only place in the U.S. with a population over 65,000 where the white household median income is less than the black median household income.
A Conversation With Majora Carter
MacArthur "genius grant" recepient Majora Carter talks about the Sustainable South Bronx initiative and environmental justice.
New York City's Affordable Housing Wizard
Shaun Donovan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, is winning cheers for his innovative thinking as he works to meet the city's ambitious housing goals.
Deaths And Injuries Inspire More Bike Lanes
A recently released safety report on bicycling in New York City is pushing local departments to establish more than 240 miles of new bike lanes in the city.
What Does A New York Subway Station Smell Like?
The Internet blog Gawker releases an interactive map showing what each subway station in New York City smells like, complete with a legend distinguishing the occasional pleasant and usually not-so-pleasant smells found below.
Will New York City Go On A 'Zoning' Diet?
Following in the footsteps of cities in California, Michigan, and Massachusetts, the New York City Council majority leader is throwing his weight behind a proposal to restrict the number of high-calorie, fast-food giants in the city's neighborhoods.
New York City Announces Major Sustainability Initiative
Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces a long-term planning and environmental sustainability initiative for New York City.
After 50 Years, Waterfront May Be Redeveloped
With a population cut in half and an almost abandoned waterfront area, the city of Buffalo is thinking redevelopment. Actually, the city has spent nearly 50 years thinking redevelopment. Now steps are actually being taken to improve the waterfront.
Cooling Cities With Green
Research shows that New York City's heat island could be mitigated by increased vegetation and green roofs.
Filling The Freedom Tower
Both the Federal and State of New York governments have tentatively agreed to occupy 1 million of the Freedom Tower's 2.6 million square feet of office space. The question is, who will fill the rest?
An Interview With New York City's Bike Network Builder
Ryan Russo, New York City Department of Transportation's Director for Street Management and Safety talks about the city's aggressive plans to build out the city's bicycle commuting network.
New York City Announces Major Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements
New York City officials release a public health report on bicycle safety and announce a major expansion of New York City's bicycle network.
Multimedia Presentations On 9-11 Memorials Progress
Interactive multimedia presentations review the design and progress of rebuilding at Ground Zero and Flight 93 and Pentagon memorials.
New York Times Special Report On Ground Zero Rebuilding
A 24-page special report looks at the "combination of big money, prime real estate, bottomless grief, artistic ego and dreams of legacy" that has left Ground Zero as "a 16-acre, 70-foot-deep hole in the heart of Lower Manhattan."
Ground Zero Design 'Miss The Point'
The three tower designs unveiled for Ground Zero last week mostly miss the point, writes The Slatin Report: It's not about them.
NYC Official Says 'Time To Act' On Congestion
New York City Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff responds to community members' calls for comprehensive transportation planning and congestion relief.
Private Golf Course Almost Goes Public Through Eminent Domain
Spurred by a desire to increase a wealthy New York village's worth and appeal, a string of politicians spent over 10 years trying to use the power of eminent domain to acquire a private golf course and make it public. Despite Kelo, the push failed.
States Sue Each Other Over Inter-State Water Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to act when pollution from one state affects a neighboring state. In the absence Of federal involvement, states have started to sue each other.
Is the Public Growing Weary of WTC Redevelopment Delays?
The seemingly endless controversies over the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site may have encouraged members of the public to look elsewhere for ways to understand and commemorate the disaster.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
