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Jersey City Shows Why NYC Needs a Real Chief Public Realm Officer

New York City's smaller neighbor was able to make big streetscape changes by centralizing planning for public space under one role.

February 17, 2026

Council Transportation Chair Vows To Take On Drivers: ‘I Don’t Want To Just Futz Around the Edges’

Streetsblog grilled new chairman Shaun Abreu, who says he wants to bring more life and fewer cars to the street.

February 6, 2026