New York
Field Operations-Designed Domino Park In Brooklyn Reviewed
The long-anticipated Domino Park, located in front of the former Domino Sugar refinery on the East River in Brooklyn, was designed by James Corner Field Operations (JFCO).
Democrats in the House Improves Gateway Project's Prospects
The local and regional political leaders with a stake in the Gateway project connecting New York and New Jersey see a little light at end of the tunnel now that Democrats hold a majority in the House of Representatives.
Leadership Change at the New York MTA
MTA Chair Joe Lhota has resigned after 16 months on the job, announcing his departure just days after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo won reelection.
Granny Flats Take on the Los Angeles Homelessness Crisis
A program financed by Bloomberg Philanthropies will pay homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and rent them to the recently homeless.
MTA Testing its Broken Signals
The Save Safe Seconds program is testing the beleaguered subway system's signal timers.
Google Planning Massive Expansion in New York City
Google's plan to add 12,000 new workers in the city of New York is the second tech company bonanza for the city this week.
Report: Congestion Pricing Could Speed Bus Trips
Advocates say New York's plan traffic management plan could raise $1.5 billion while saving express bus commuters hours per week.
Critiquing Gov. Cuomo's Attention to Roads and Highways
New York Governor Cuomo has taken heat for his neglect of New York City's subway system and for overspending on splashy projects like the Tappan Zee. His track record on the state's system of roads and highways is also now called into question.
Updated: Two Cities Emerge as Front Runners for Amazon's HQ2
According to leaked information, Northern Virginia, Dallas, and New York City were in the lead in the competition to land the location of the second Amazon headquarters. Now sources report the company will split the HQ2 footprint between two cities.
An Urban Park Protected Through Design
Storm resilience is a key design element of Hunter’s Point South Park in New York.
As Temperatures Increase, Maps Show Sea-Level Rise Will Devastate Cities
Data visualizations illustrate the catastrophic consequences of single-digit global temperature increases.
Report: Investors Bought Two-Thirds of NYC's Affordable Homes in 2017
Investors dominate the affordable homeownership market in New York City.
New York’s Music Venues Vital to City, Says Report
A study of the musical nightlife of New York shows these spaces are an integral part of the city’s urban landscape.
New York Voters to Consider Term Limits for Community Board Members
Proposal 3, on November's ballot, aims to bring new diversity to the community board system that advises land use and development decisions around the city.
Chicago and New York: Two Transit Systems, Two Very Different Outcomes
Both cities have aging transit systems in need of major repairs. Chicago’s approach has helped turn the system around while New York is still grappling with its issues.
The New York Wheel Stops Spinning
Actually, the New York Wheel never started spinning, but now the project is permanently dead so it will never get the chance.
One-Seat Ride to JFK a Long Shot, But Other Possibilities Exist
A one-seat train ride to JFK Airport has long been discussed, but it is not likely to happen. However, a number of options could improve the trip.
Car Ownership Continues to Rise in New York City
The de Blasio administration says they're committed to the Vision Zero goal of shrinking car ownership, but they don't seem to be doing much to slow its growth.
1,000 Trips on 7 Subway Lines: How NYC Plans to Make Up for Loss of the L Train
The New York City Transit Authority has announced how it will compensate for the loss of the direct connection between Brooklyn and manhattan for 15 months starting in April.
How New York’s L Train Shutdown Will Boost Cycling
When the line shuts down for repairs next year, an uptick in cycling is expected. Infrastructure improvements will make this shift easier and could promote biking well into the future.
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
