Telling the Story of Cities
Dear students, We began this year honoring the power of storytelling. Planners use statistics, history, and visual images to interpret challenges, persuade stakeholders, and embolden partners. But above all, our profession is one of quiet advocacy. As I pass the torch of the Wagner Planner to Mayelly Moreno — and celebrate this year’s capstone projects… Read more Letter from Brendan Latimer
Each Friday, the Wagner Planner editorial board will publish a news roundup of recent planning news. Topics range the gamut of urban planning concentrations, but will mostly be at the discretion of the editors. Brendan’s Picks Parking Study: Scooter Scofflaws Far Outnumbered by Car Scofflaws ““Scooter clutter” has been a concern amplified by media reports… Read more What We’re Reading (3/6)
By: Lauren Roland In late February, New York Supreme Court Justice W. Frank Perry ruled that 200 Amsterdam, a luxury condo construction project on the Upper West Side should have their construction permits revoked (Tannenhauser, 2020). The current zoning lot of the building was cobbled together through surrounding lots, which opponents of 200 Amsterdam say… Read more Construction Permits for Luxury Condo Revoked
Each Friday, the Wagner Planner editorial board will publish a news roundup of recent planning news. Topics range the gamut of urban planning concentrations, but will mostly be at the discretion of the editors. Brendan’s Picks For Those Living in Public Housing, It’s a Long Way to Work “Proximity to jobs isn’t the only thing… Read more What We’re Reading (2/28)
Each Friday, the Wagner Planner editorial board will publish a news roundup of recent planning news. Topics range the gamut of urban planning concentrations, but will mostly be at the discretion of the editors. Brendan’s Picks Paris Mayor: It’s Time for a ’15-Minute City’ Paris needs to become a “15-minute city.” That’s the message from… Read more What We’re Reading (2/21)