Charles Lauster, Author at City Limits

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“I was shocked at how vividly the contrast of the city’s low and high density came to life when I visited the new exhibit at the Museum of the City…

ByCharles Lauster 7 minRead time

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Apr 2025

Economy Government Land Use and Development Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Penn Station is Being Derailed by Washington

“That Washington would have a better understanding of the complexities of movement in the New York metropolitan area is preposterous.”

ByCharles Lauster 5 minRead time

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Jul 2023

Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: A Critical Point for Penn Station’s Future

“This July is one of the most critical months in Penn Station’s 113-year history. Madison Square Garden’s lease over the station is up this month, and the Garden’s management is…

ByCharles Lauster 10 minRead time

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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Opinion Politics

Opinion: Building Again at NYCHA

It is time for New York to meet its public housing needs. It has the land. The technical ability to restore and replace NYCHA’s housing stock to meet tenant needs…

ByCharles Lauster 8 minRead time

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Buffering NYC’s Waterfront for Resiliency

“Addressing the remaining 60 percent of the waterfront that is hard and non-absorbent cannot be left to chance. The creation of a buffer there will require a comprehensive plan and…

ByCharles Lauster 12 minRead time

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Jun 2018

Opinion