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’
The promises and peril for transit expansion in Puerto Rico Photo by: Gian Cordero Last month in San Juan, after a week of free service, the Director of the Integrated Transit Authority of Puerto Rico (ATI) announced that the system saw a 26% increase in patronage, demonstrating that when the public perceives a public transit… Read more Navigating Colonial Challenges: The State of Public Transit in San Juan
A close look at the city’s capital projects reveal what public improvements NYC is prioritizing. Image of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (Photo credit: Max Touhey, Curbed NY) The City of New York has ambitious goals to expand greenway corridors, enrich business districts, create more housing, and improve public infrastructure to enhance quality of life and support… Read more Where New York City’s capital budget is being allocated and what it means for New Yorkers
Dear Readers, What an absolute pleasure it has been to edit the Wagner Planner this past year. I’m incredibly proud of all our writers and contributors, who put together an impressive library of content. I will miss working with them dearly, and interfacing with our readers about fascinating urban planning stories. I took over last… Read more A Farewell Letter From the Editor – Patrick Spauster
Finally completed my last piece of work for the Wagner Planner Podcast (a bit after actual graduation). I spoke with Robin Nagle, Professor of Liberal Studies at NYU, and Anthropologist in Residence with the New York City department of Sanitation. I really enjoyed this one. It was great speaking with someone with the unique knowledge… Read more The Wagner Planner Podcast – Robin Nagle