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As the Regional Plan Association convenes its annual assembly, one participant notes that along with efficiency and the environment, equity must be a goal of urban planners.

ByArlene Rodriguez 0Comments

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Apr 2011

Economy Government

Japan Tsunami, Katrina Memories Wash Into Waterfront Debate

A new city plan addressing competing claims on New York’s coastline draws praise. But there’s still plenty of debate over the details, especially over the risks that come with waterfront…

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Mar 2011

Economy Opinion

Beep Says Brooklyn Is NYC's Economic Engine

“In spite of saying ‘goodbye’ to our treasures of yesterday, Brooklyn is thriving,” writes Borough President Marty Markowitz.

ByMarty Markowitz 0Comments

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Nov 2010

Government Housing and Homelessness

Can a Year-Round Coney Island Succeed?

After seven years of legal wrangling, hundreds of millions of dollars in city expense, and the eviction of many of Coney Island’s historic amusement operators, the island is still seasonal.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Oct 2010

Government

Cuomo, Paladino & Remedies For Our Ailing Economy

If the seven-member comedy act that was the October 18 gubernatorial debate can be said to have had a serious message, it was likely this: It’s the jobs, stupid.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Aug 2010

News Uncategorized

City Approves Subsidy Deal Over Union Objections

The Industrial Development Agency okayed $21 million in subsidies to Thomson Reuters. The company says the money will help it keep jobs in the city. A union had resisted the…

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government

Strong Feelings About Yankee Stadium Deal? Too Bad.

A closed door meeting — prompted by deals like Atlantic Yards, Yankee Stadium and Columbia University’s expansion — is examining how developers deliver community benefits in New York.

BySamia Shafi 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Uncategorized

To Fight Financial Reform, Your Bank Wants You!

Some banks are asking their customers to call on lawmakers to halt or amend the financial reform bill. Tell us: Is yours?

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Economy In Depth

Union Unity Tested By Wage Fight

As the city studies the impact of “living wages,” it’s unclear whether wounds have healed from a split last fall between trade and service workers’ unions.

ByAri Paul 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Economy

Rates and Race: The Fed And Black Workers

The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful forces in the American economy. This City Limits web extra asks whether its policies help or hurt the black unemployed.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Planning For Cities' Future Must Be Fair

Japan Tsunami, Katrina Memories Wash Into Waterfront Debate

Beep Says Brooklyn Is NYC's Economic Engine

Can a Year-Round Coney Island Succeed?

Cuomo, Paladino & Remedies For Our Ailing Economy

City Approves Subsidy Deal Over Union Objections

Strong Feelings About Yankee Stadium Deal? Too Bad.

To Fight Financial Reform, Your Bank Wants You!

Union Unity Tested By Wage Fight

Rates and Race: The Fed And Black Workers

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