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by Alice Anigacz “Big data” and “the future of cities.” Two phrases so synonymous that it is hard to think about future cities without thinking of the implications of ride-sharing apps, sensor-laden buildings and roadways, and other technologies that would not have been imaginable even ten years ago. These advances are often talked about as… Read more Low-Tech, High-Impact: Why Decreasing Minimum Unit Size Can Launch New York City into a Future of Rental Affordability

by Alice Anigacz In New York City, 58% of adults and 40% of children are overweight or obese, and diabetes rates are on the rise. Hundreds of thousands of people visit food pantries every month.[1] Food and health challenges can be exacerbated in low-income neighborhoods, which often have limited access to healthy foods, both in… Read more Planning for Food Equity