Incredible green roof on P.S. 41
Kids at P.S. 41 in Greenwich Village now have a green roof to use as a learning lab — and the school saves energy too.
The latest climate analysis for NYC: what’s it mean for us?
How can we adapt and rebuild responsibly?
Designing for Flood Risk
Urban planning’s take on the future of resilience in New York City following the release of Bloomberg’s storm protection plan.
What lies beneath
The physical underground of New York City is vast, and as it turns out, very much uncharted. With damage recent and imminent, what is the future of NYC’s infrastructure?
The Road Forward: Putting Resilience Into Action
This convening will provide a an opportunity for conference participants to take a critical look at the various report recommendations, discuss their implementation, and consider what else is needed for a comprehensive resilience strategy for New York.
Ferry service updates: Red Hook’s is back, and Rockaway’s stays
Free weekend ferry service between Red Hook, Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan has resumed as of this Saturday, May 25th. Service to Rockaway stays for the summer.
Zero emissions: nothing but hot air?
Is Tesla’s market victory cause to celebrate for those who mourned the death of the electric car?
UTRC presents Mayoral Transportation Forum
New York City Mayoral candidates from all major parties will answer questions on a wide range of topics affecting the NYC riding public, the business community…
Future of civilization envisioned at NY Times “Energy” talk
Some views on sustainability presented at a recent New York Times conference
IDEAS CITY FESTIVAL
IDEAS CITY explores the future of cities around the globe with the belief that arts and culture are essential to the vitality of urban centers,…
The future of NYC’s waterfronts, according to the mayoral candidates
The nuts and bolts of financing, balancing public-private partnerships, and implementation remain to be seen.
SImagines North Shore Community Planning Workshop: Saturday, April 27th
Come participate in a design charette focused on the community vision for the North Shore of Staten Island post-Hurricane Sandy. To register join the event…
Jane’s Walk NYC
On Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, thousands of New Yorkers will come together for Jane’s Walk NYC – a weekend series of 100+ FREE guided…
New bike share station spotted in Bed-Stuy
A Citi Bike Share station has appeared on the corner of Grand and Fulton Streets
Luxury apartments proposed on NYCHA properties
20 percent of the new units will be affordable housing for families of four making $50,000 or less, while the other 80 percent will be market-rate.
New housing designs for New York’s future
Making Room showcases designs to meet the shifting demographics of cities, such as creating housing for singles and adjusting to changing family sizes.