New York
NYC's first city-run grocery store coming to the South Bronx
City-owned grocery stores were one of Mayor Mamdani's campaign promises.
NYC's MTA cracks down on bus fares, slowing buses to a halt
While Mamdani promises "fast and free" buses, the MTA is halting them in the street to ensure fare compliance.
NYC lottery offers chance to buy an apartment for under $7,000
The units are in the Tower Gardens and Carnes McKinney buildings in the Bronx, part of the Mitchell-Lama program.
NYC will create new tax for $1M+ cash home purchases, report says
The new tax, to be detailed in the upcoming budget, comes on the heels of a new "pied-à-terre" tax in the state and city's effort to increase revenue from real estate.
Mamdani boosts NYC bus and bike lane budget
The city's Streets Master Plan will receive $65 million annually by 2030 for improvements to bus, bike and public realm infrastructure, but critics question if it will be enough.
Report: Expanding MTA Fair Fares subway program would benefit New Yorkers more than free buses
A report from the city's Citizens Budget Commission recommends subsidizing fares for more low-income subway riders rather than making buses free for everyone.
Saratoga Springs bike advocates say city is ignoring its Complete Streets plan
Despite a commitment to improving its multimodal infrastructure, the city has no plans to install bike lanes or curb cuts as part of repaving projects on two streets.
A 1920s Poughkeepsie cistern sees new life as art venue
For decades, it secured the city's water supply. Now, it could become its hottest new performance venue.
UPS trucks blocked NYC bus lanes 25,000 times last year
The city recorded 843,000 bus lane violations in 2025.
Mamdani vows to put the “park” back in NYC’s soon-to-be redesigned Park Ave
The removal of two vehicle lanes will make way for pedestrian and cycling infrastructure and public space.
NYC e-bike injury study highlights 'critical infrastructure deficiencies'
The sharp rise in e-mobility injuries points to a need for safer roads, not more punitive laws.
DOT withholds $73M from New York over immigrant trucking licenses
The Trump administration is requiring states to revoke the CDLs of non-domiciled drivers without proof of citizenship or risk losing federal funds.
Federal cuts to voucher program put 9,000 New Yorkers at risk of homelessness
The Emergency Housing Voucher program is ending years ahead of schedule, forcing housing agencies to find new ways to support roughly 70,000 households nationwide.
Philadelphia gained 4,000 new housing permits per year after upzoning
The Urban Institute found that zoning reforms in Philadelphia and New York led to a boom in housing permits, especially when coupled with other policy and financial tools.
NYC announces new 'pied-à-terre tax' on second homes
The tax applies to homes worth over $5 million whose owners have other primary residences.
A NYC teen spends his days helping Chinese seniors navigate the housing system. He has some advice for Mamdani — and it’s really good.
As New York prepares to add 200,000 affordable housing units, Tianli Cheng says that dismantling access barriers is as important as creating new supply. He has a laundry list of great starting points.
NYC opens nation's first 'deliverista hub'
The hub offers delivery workers a place to rest and charge e-bike batteries.
NYC mayor walks back free buses promise
Mayor Mamdani admitted that a key campaign promise, 'fast and free buses,' won't be fulfilled this year.
NYC launches curb management office to rein in delivery, parking chaos
New York has roughly 3 million curbside parking spots.
Over 500 NYC ‘Blue Zones’ at Risk of More Destructive Floods
High-risk flood zones cover roughly 20% of the city’s land.
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
