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Parking Lot Under the FDR Should Become Public Space: Locals

The Manhattan waterfront can do better than a parking lot.

August 19, 2024

Hey, Gov. Hochul, Here’s How Congestion Pricing Would Have Remade Manhattan

Just in time for Sunday night's failed launch of congestion pricing, check out this Streetfilms video from Stockholm.

June 24, 2024

Small East Bronx Open Street Shows Big Potential

An open street on less than a block of Williamsbridge is one of just two in the entire East Bronx.

May 24, 2024

DOT Unveils First Step for Park Row Redesign

The city hopes to make Park Row more appealing to residents and visitors. But the real work is years off.

May 6, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Trash Talk from The NY Times Edition

The best story over the weekend was a long feature story in the Times about the "absurd" problem of trash collection in New York City.

March 4, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Celebrate What’s Good About Our City Edition

It's now less than one week til the annual "Public Space Awards" on Thursday. Get your tickets now. Plus other news.

February 22, 2024

So Why Does Mayor Adams Want to Spend $56M to Move a Chinatown Plaza Across the Street?

The city is taking another go at redesigning the busy Chinatown intersection.

February 12, 2024

Jay Pitter On ‘Being Black In Public’ — And Its Implications For Sustainable Transport Policy

The celebrated urbanist talks to The Brake about racism on the street.

February 8, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Celebrating Public Space Heroes Edition

Learn about this year's "Public Space Awards" winners. Plus other news.

February 2, 2024

Friday’s Headlines: Honoring Public Space Heroes Edition

Get your tickets for the second annual Public Space Awards. Plus more news.

January 12, 2024