New York
New York State Attorney General Calls Out Town for Potential Religious Land Use Discrimination
Hasidic Orthodox Jewish developers allege the town of Forestburgh, New York, altered zoning regulations to dissuade them from building homes on a site that had received previous approval under different ownership; state officials appear to agree.
New York’s Deadliest Neighborhoods for Pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths rose last year, but remain below pre-2020 levels.
New York Passes Housing Package Focused on New Development and Adaptive Reuse
The FY 2025 budget includes a new tax incentive, funding for affordable housing on state land, and support for adaptive reuse and ADUs.
New York Casinos Gain Zoning Change Approval
The new process will let casino projects avoid undergoing a separate land use review in certain circumstances.
NYC Open Streets Program Faces Lawsuit
A group of residents is charging the city with violating accessibility requirements by blocking vehicular traffic on some blocks.
Meet NYC’s New Office of Livable Streets
The NYC DOT program will build on pandemic-era initiatives to promote safe and comfortable streets that enhance community and expand uses beyond just moving cars.
NYC To Transition to Pay-by-Plate Parking Meters
The new meters eliminate paper receipts and provide real-time data to enforcement agents.
Nearly Half of New York City Burdened by Pollution
Communities of color make up the majority of people harmed by pollution, as well as heat and flooding, says the study, which is New York City’s first comprehensive survey of environmental injustices.
Soaring Property Insurance Rates Threaten Affordable Housing Development
Rapidly rising insurance premiums are forcing affordable housing developers to cut back on programming, lay off staff, and even sell. To add insult to injury, some insurers also seem to be adding penalties or withdrawing coverage for housing voucher holders.
NYC Releases Pre-Approved Outdoor Dining Designs
Four designs cater to various street conditions and locations.
Want to Reduce Traffic Congestion? Cash Out Employer-Paid Parking
Employer-paid parking will undermine New York City’s congestion tolls. But parking cash-out policies like those in California and Washington D.C. can solve the problem.
New York Congestion Pricing Approved by MTA Board
The program took another step forward as the board approved a proposed pricing scheme, but lawsuits still stand in the way of full implementation.
NYC TikToker Helps You Find Public Bathrooms
After starting an interactive map to show public bathroom locations around the city, Teddy Siegel now advocates for local bills that expand public restroom access.
Opinion: Getting New York City’s Congestion Pricing Right
Improved transit service could make a major difference in how the program is received by New Yorkers.
New York Transit Agency Launches Performance Dashboard
The tool increases transparency about the agency’s performance on a variety of metrics.
Central Park Sidewalk Restoration Project Balances Accessibility, Preservation
The original tile and brick sidewalks now pose safety hazards and don’t fully serve modern accessibility and mobility needs.
New York Open Streets Shrinking Dramatically
As city funding runs out, the number of miles in open streets projects has dwindled from 83 to just 20.
New York City: An Urban Planner's Guide to the City
One of the earliest urban centers in the United States, New York City is a vibrant, multicultural city with a complex set of challenges ahead of it.
NYC Bike Deaths Hit 23-Year High
In 2023, 30 people on bikes died on New York City roads.
New York DOT Status Report Shows Slow Progress on Bus, Bike Lanes
According to a report released by the agency, NYCDOT failed to meet its benchmarks for installing new dedicated bus and bike lanes.
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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