Planning and Design
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Swier: Everyone Has a Right to Control How Resources Are Used in Cities
I recently interviewed Mark Swier, Operations Director at Right to the City and one of RPA’s partners in developing the fourth regional pl..
What Could the NY Region Look Like in 25 Years?
How will the New York metropolitan area look different in 25 years? How could climate change transform the appearance and uses of our coas..
Lewis: Include Underrepresented Voices in Planning Process from the Beginning
Juanita Lewis is the Hudson Valley organizing director at Community Voices Heard (CVH) and a community partner collaborating with RPA on o..
You Can Dance If You Want To
It’s time to get rid of New York City’s antiquated and discriminatory cabaret law, RPA argued in testimony presented to the New York City ..
Tips and Tools for Designing Your Town
Have you ever wanted to change something about your neighborhood or town, but didn’t know where to start? Or passed through green streets ..
Cohen: How Will the Fourth Plan Be Implemented in New Jersey?
Arnold Cohen is the senior policy coordinator for the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey. The Network is one of sever..
Barrientos: Planners Should Meet Community Organizations Where They’re At
Walter Barrientos is the Long Island Coordinator for Make the Road New York and a community partner collaborating with RPA on our fourth r..
A Response to ReThinkNYC
Last week RPA Senior Vice President Chris Jones participated in a panel discussion with ReThink Studio, a group that released a transporta..
‘The Nation’s Greatest Infrastructure Priority’
It’s Infrastructure Week! This week RPA Lab is featuring articles about the infrastructure needs of the New York metropolitan region. Stay..
Walking Is a Magic Cure. So Why Are Some of Our Most Walkable Communities So Unhealthy?
Walking is as close to a magic cure as there can be for better health, argues David H. Freedman in his compelling Politico article on maki..