Telling the Story of Cities
The era of plastic trash bags spilling onto New York City’s streets and sidewalks may finally be nearing its end. In a move aimed at curbing the city’s notorious rat problem and improving street conditions, the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will soon require residential buildings to leave their trash in sealed bins designed to keep… Read more Trash Containerization Will Be Key to Winning NYC’s ‘War on Rats’
Five articles curated by the Wagner Planner staff: Here’s what the Wagner Planner staff is reading. This week: Efforts to reconnect sections of Buffalo divided by a highway, fare reductions for low-income transit riders in Boston, reflecting on the impact of a sustainable public housing development in the Bronx, preparing NYC public schools for climate… Read more WHAT WE’RE READING – FEBRUARY 20
Five articles curated by the Wagner Planner staff: Here’s what the Wagner Planner staff is reading. This week: Bogotá’s trailblazing rapid bus system, federal funding for high-speed rail, new building efficiency standards in Seattle, MTA approves congestion pricing, and ideas on how to design more social cities. How Bogotá Tried to Lead the Way for… Read more WHAT WE’RE READING – DECEMBER 19