New York
Dangerous Manhattan Intersection Converted To Public Plaza
In Manhattan's old Meatpacking District, New York City's Department of Transportation has converted a dangerous and dysfunctional expanse of asphalt into a stylish public plaza.
New York Considers Discounting Off-Peak Transit Fares
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering a plan to charge transit riders less during off-peak hours.
NYC Gets Its First-Ever Physically-Separated On-Street Bike Path
New York City's Department of Transportation has installed the city's first-ever physically-separated bike path inside the urban core.
The Sustainable Future Of Coney Island
New York has been looking for ways to rejuvenate the area surrounding its historic Coney Island boardwalk themepark. This article from the Gotham Gazette says the city should use the opportunity to create a model for sustainable development.
Inside New York's Congestion Pricing Plan
In this four-part interview, Streetsblog's Aaron Naparstek talks with New York City's Director of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability about the city's congestion pricing aspirations.
Buffalo - Where Progress May Be Marked More By Demolition Than Construction
Buffalo is grappling with a blight of abandoned homes - which are directly correlated to crime rates in neighborhoods. It shares much in common with other cities well past their heyday, such as St. Louis, Detroit, and Youngstown.
Reducing Amount Of Taxis And Limos Will Ease Manhattan Congestion
A former official from the New York City Department of transportation outlines some ideas for reducing traffic congestion in the city, including a plan to reduce the amount of taxis and limousines on the streets.
London Vs. New York: Cities Vie For Coolness
More and more people are ranking New York and London at the top of the list of cool cities. But will London move ahead of front-runner New York to become the coolest city of the 21st Century?
Norquist Blasts Buffalo Waterfront Freeway Plan
Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist visits Buffalo to protest state DOT's plan to expand freeway infrastructure on city's Outer Harbor, calls for demolition of elevated freeway and replacement with at-grade urban boulevard.
The Bronx Is Burning Over Yankee Stadium Parking
Residents of the South Bronx are opposed to new parking garages for Yankee Stadium, which will be subsidized with tax-exempt bonds issued by New York City.
Civic Virtues Redefined By Bloomberg Plan
This article from Metropolis Magazine looks at how New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's broad environmental plans will serve to redefine civic virtues for the 21st century.
Delays Plague Controversial Atlantic Yards Project
Protests, lawsuits, and accidents have caused big delays in the construction of the controversial Atlantic Yards mixed use project in Brooklyn, New York. But the developers say the project will be completed on time.
Hudson River to Get 24/7 Scrutiny
A new network of sensors will detail how ecological threats to the waterway affect the seacoast.
Bike Lane Expansion Concerns Neighbors Over Street Loss
As part of a city-wide effort to reduce carbon emissions, New York is pursuing a plan to expand its bicycle network by adding more than 200 miles of bike lanes to the city by 2010. But some neighbors are opposed to the loss of street space.
Increasing Density Not So Easy In Queens
A major rezoning in Jamaica, Queens, to allow more jobs and housing, up to six stories, is cautiously supported by some community boards, and opposed outright by others.
An Urban Renaissance As Population Rises
After decades of population decline, New York City is growing again.
Updating New York's Bicycle Network
Plans to expand the bicycle network in New York City are underway as part of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's long-term plan to make the city more environmentally friendly. But proposals to increase the city's bike lanes are meeting opposition from locals.
A City For The Feet
This article from The New York Times discusses the history of the city's famed walkability, and talks to some of the people who take New York City walking to the extreme.
Subways Floods Disrupt Commute
A rare tornado and torrential storms caused havoc in New York City Wednesday, flooding subway tracks and creating major delays for commuters.
Embracing The Waterfront In Yonkers
With Hudson Riverfront developments finding success in lower Manhattan and Jersey City, the city of Yonkers, New York, is looking to redevelop its own waterfront. There are also plans to unearth a subterranean river and develop along its course.
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