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Charter Amendments May Change NYC Council's Role in Land Use and Housing

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On July 21, 2025, the New York City Charter Revision Commission (CRC) voted to include five proposed amendments to the City Charter on this year’s New York City general election ballot, including measures that would expedite...more

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Broad Street Brief: How a City-Led Redesign Made a Dangerous Intersection Safer

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City May Revive Fairmount Park Police Unit for World Cup - As Philadelphia prepares for a landmark summer of sports in 2026—including the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and PGA...more

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Public Engagement Begins on 'Manhattan Plan' to Increase Housing Production

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On June 20, 2025, the Adams Administration and the Department of City Planning (DCP) initiated public engagement for the 'Manhattan Plan,' a proposal to add 100,000 new homes in Manhattan over the next decade. The Plan aims...more

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New York Note: Parks Commissioner, Delgado Declares for Governor, Mayoral Debate, Client Spotlight

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Adams Appoints Rodriguez-Rosa as New NYC Parks Commissioner - Mayor Adams has appointed Iris Rodriguez-Rosa as the new Commissioner of NYC Parks. Rodriguez-Rosa previously served as the Bronx Borough Parks Commissioner, and...more

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NYC City Council Takes Aim at Overabundance of Sidewalk Sheds

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That New York City, in particular Manhattan, is awash in sidewalk sheds is news to no one. This spring, the New York City Council passed several new bills with the intention of curtailing the number of sheds, as more than...more

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