Surveys are all over the place in their views of the city, finding it vibrant and alluring, but also expensive, stressful and badly run. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Urban Areas”
Keep Getting Lost? Maybe You Grew Up on the Grid.
By Gotham Rex on March 30, 2022
Childhood environments shape people’s navigational skills, researchers reported. The findings one day may lead to better tests for early dementia. Source: New York Times
Donald H. Elliott, Innovative Urban Planner, Dies at 89
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2021
He preserved landmarks in New York through creative zoning, involved communities in decision-making and insisted on aesthetic standards for urban design. Source: New York Times
Alexander Garvin, Visionary City Planner, Is Dead at 80
By Gotham Rex on December 20, 2021
Architect, author, Yale academic and City Hall official, he directed the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site and helped plan a New York City Olympics. Source: New York Times
What’s the Future of Outdoor Dining in New York?
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
As the city debates a plan to make outdoor dining permanent, vocal opposition is growing in affluent, restaurant-rich neighborhoods like the West Village. Source: New York Times
Covid Didn’t Kill Cities. Why Was That Prophecy So Alluring?
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2021
A distrust of urban life has persisted in America, finding expression in different ways over time. Source: New York Times
Herb Sturz, a Quiet Force in the Life of New York City, Dies at 90
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
His agenda and reach, in government and out, extended from criminal justice to urban planning, though his constituency — prisoners, the homeless, the elderly and more — hardly knew his name. Source: New York Times
Manhattanhenge 2021: When and Where to Watch
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2021
Saturday will bring New Yorkers their first shot at “the best sunset picture of the year.” Sunday and two days in July will provide more opportunities. Source: New York Times
After Pandemic, Shrinking Need for Office Space Could Crush Landlords
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2021
Some big employers are giving up square footage as they juggle remote work. That could devastate building owners and cities. Source: New York Times
What is the Future of Offices When Workers Have a Choice?
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2021
Some work spaces in central employment districts may become housing, and some housing in residential areas may become work spaces. Source: New York Times
Are Cities Safe During a Covid-19 Outbreak?
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2020
Dense urban centers were vilified when the pandemic struck, rekindling the age-old town vs. country debate. We asked seven experts if the backlash was warranted. Source: New York Times
A Violent August in N.Y.C.: Shootings Double, and Murder Is Up by 50%
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2020
The city recorded 242 shootings in August, up from 91 last year, continuing a summer spike in gun violence that has become an issue in the presidential race. Source: New York Times
Scientists Say You Can Cancel the Noise but Keep Your Window Open
By Gotham Rex on July 11, 2020
Researchers in Singapore developed a system that’s sort of like noise-canceling headphones for your whole apartment. Source: New York Times
Public Spaces Weren’t Designed for Pandemics. N.Y.C. Is Trying to Adapt.
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
New rules and design will try to keep New Yorkers safe in the usually crowded plazas, parks and streets. Source: New York Times