Planning & Governance
Examines how cities are planned, regulated, and governed. Covers zoning, land use, housing policy, participatory planning, and urban politics.
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Chelsea Waters | Architecture, Water & Urban Design
1. The Highway as a Linear Flood Barrier Big idea: the highway becomes a raised spine that blocks or slows storm surge from the Hudson. How this works Why Chelsea is suited for this Urban design effect:You don’t see a wall — you see planted slopes, seating edges, bikeways, and subtle grade changes doing flood Continue reading
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Housing Justice
Affordability, Evictions, and Displacement in New York City New York City faces a deepening housing crisis characterized by rising eviction filings, severe overcrowding, and escalating rent burdens. Despite being a city renowned for its density and diversity, access to affordable and secure housing remains elusive for a growing share of its population. This article examines Continue reading
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Selling the Commons. The Systematic Erasure of Section 9 Housing
In a deal cloaked in the language of “revitalization” and “affordability,” the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has once again put public land on the auction block. This time, it’s the Manhattanville Houses in West Harlem — a public housing campus home to thousands of New Yorkers who have, for decades, weathered systemic neglect, Continue reading