New York
Upstate New York Needs Regional Cooperation
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has proposed that struggling communities in upstate New York form a regional cooperative to more effectively develop their economies.
In City Greening, Buildings Need Policy, Too
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's widely-touted plan for a greener city have left out the major energy consumer in Manhattan: the thousands of buildings not owned by the city.
Under the Boardwalk...Amazonian Deforestation?
The New York City Parks and Recreation Department is being criticized for continuing to use Amazonian Ipe wood for its park benches and boardwalks.
A Move To The Suspicious Suburbs
Moving from New York City to rural Westchester County, a writer meets an unfamiliar culture of xenophobia. Soon she finds herself increasingly suspicious of strangers, too.
Truly Off-Street Parking In New York's 'En Suite Sky Garage'
A planned 19-story residential building on Manhattan's west side features New York City's first personal "sky garages." A video animation shows how they work.
New York's Congestion Pricing Alternative
A group opposed to plans to create a congestion pricing system in New York have released a report outlining measures that could be taken to achieve the same level of traffic reduction without a congestion charge.
Hudson Yards Development Will Bring Big Things To New York
As design proposals come in for the Hudson Yards development site in Manhattan, Peter Slatin writes that this project more than any other has the potential to bolster the economic power of New York City in a huge way.
New York To Build Affordable Housing For Educators
The development of more than 200 units of affordable housing intended for teachers and public school officials has been announced in the South Bronx.
Is Community-Based Planning On The Rise In Manhattan?
Opposition to Columbia University's 17-acre expansion plan reveals the good and bad about the city's community planning movement.
Staten Island Sees Flood Of Hipsters
As more of the "creative class" moves to Staten Island, the area enjoys a boost in hipness.
New York's Bike Measures Earn Award
New York City has been honored by the League of American Bicyclists for its citywide improvements in bike lanes, parking, and safety.
New York Suburbs Lure TOD For Revitalization
Officials in suburban New York towns are putting more effort into luring developers to build housing near their transit stations -- a revitalization method that has shown success around the country.
Will New York Force Homeowners To Plant A Tree?
To help reach its goal of planting 1 million new trees by 2030, the city is contemplating a new rule that would force homeowners and developers to plant new street trees when buildings are remodeled.
Digital Signs Inform New York Bus Riders
New York city has unveiled a pilot program that helps bus riders know when their bus is coming by employing GPS tracking devices and digital signs at some Manhattan bus stops.
A Vision Of Pre-Colonized Manhattan
This slideshow from The New Yorker features historic maps and computer-recreations to show how Manhattan may have looked before the arrival of Europeans.
Urban Anthropologist Looks At People And Public Spaces
This article from The New York Times briefly profiles Project for Public Spaces Founder Fred Kent, and presents his appraisals of four New York neighborhoods.
Security Camera Use To Increase In New York
Looking to London as an example, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has plans to expand the city's closed-circuit video surveillance camera system.
America's First Suburb Turns 60
Levittown, Long Island held a 60th birthday bash for itself on Sept. 30, complete with parades, to celebrate its creation from a potato field for GIs returning from World War II. It would go on to become America's iconic suburb.
Red Wine & Bicycles
On his first trip to Paris, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg enjoyed an unprecedented second glass of red wine at lunch, and eyed the popular bike rental program, pondering its suitability for New York City streets.
The End Of Paving Over Suburban Paradise?
New York City planners are hoping to use a new anti-paving ordinance to stop residents from creating parking lots out of their front yards.
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.
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