Commentary

Original essays, new research and data analysis on many of the biggest questions facing cities

How We're Really Doing

data

How We're Really Doing

Vital City, Kirsten Burr Jun. 26 2024

Cause to Worry, Reason to Act

What Are We Afraid Of?

Cause to Worry, Reason to Act

Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, Arpit Gupta Jun. 26 2024

Whither the Black Exodus?

What Are We Afraid Of?

Whither the Black Exodus?

Errol Louis Jun. 26 2024

The Golden Age of Crime Reduction Is Now

What Makes a Great City Work?

The Golden Age of Crime Reduction Is Now

John K. Roman, Elizabeth Glazer Jun. 26 2024

Build More Homes for Families

Where Do We Go From Here?

Build More Homes for Families

Alicia Glen Jun. 26 2024

Why I’ll (Probably) Never Leave New York City

Culture

Why I’ll (Probably) Never Leave New York City

A Survey Jun. 26 2024

When Citizens Rescue Neighborhoods

What Makes a Great City Work?

When Citizens Rescue Neighborhoods

Eileen Markey Jun. 26 2024

Office Conversions, Easier Said Than Done

Where Do We Go From Here?

Office Conversions, Easier Said Than Done

Arpit Gupta, Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh Jun. 26 2024

The Cultural Upside of a Downturn

Culture

The Cultural Upside of a Downturn

Jesse Rifkin Jun. 26 2024

How to Make the Five Boroughs Better for Parents and Children

Where Do We Go From Here?

How to Make the Five Boroughs Better for Parents and Children

Grace Rauh Jun. 26 2024

How We Speak, Who We Are

Culture

How We Speak, Who We Are

Renée Blake, José Álvarez Retamales, Alden McCollum Jun. 26 2024

Our Transit Tomorrow

Where Do We Go From Here?

Our Transit Tomorrow

Nicole Gelinas Jun. 26 2024