Commentary

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

Self-Esteem and the Modern City

What Makes a Great City Work?

Self-Esteem and the Modern City

Bradley Tusk Jun. 26 2024

The Power of the Arts

Culture

The Power of the Arts

Shanta Thake Jun. 26 2024

The Secret Ingredient: Safe, Pedestrian-Friendly Streets

Where Do We Go From Here?

The Secret Ingredient: Safe, Pedestrian-Friendly Streets

Julia D. Day Jun. 26 2024

Governance in the Time of Congestion

City Government

Governance in the Time of Congestion

Steven M. Cohen, Suma Mandel, Francis Sacr Jun. 24 2024

The Titanium Law of Evaluation

History

The Titanium Law of Evaluation

Nancy La Vigne Jun. 19 2024

Without Congestion Pricing, a Hollowed-Out Subway Capital Plan

Subway Crime

Without Congestion Pricing, a Hollowed-Out Subway Capital Plan

Alon Levy Jun. 18 2024

Events

Does Evidence Matter in Policy Making?

Nancy La Vigne Jun. 17 2024

Was Kathy Hochul’s Congestion Move Good or Bad Politics?

Politics

Was Kathy Hochul’s Congestion Move Good or Bad Politics?

Bradley Honan, Elisabeth Zeche Jun. 13 2024

Congestion Pricing Lessons from London and Stockholm

City Planning

Congestion Pricing Lessons from London and Stockholm

Ben Furnas Jun. 13 2024

Understanding New York’s Congestion Pricing Mess

City Government

Understanding New York’s Congestion Pricing Mess

Vital City Jun. 12 2024

Crime on the New York City Subway: How Rare Is it Really?

Subway Crime

Crime on the New York City Subway: How Rare Is it Really?

Aaron Chalfin, Alex Chohlas-Wood, Morgan C. Williams Jr. Jun. 06 2024

Destroying Affordable Housing In Order To Save It

Housing

Destroying Affordable Housing In Order To Save It

Margery Perlmutter Jun. 05 2024