New York City’s quiet shift away from the neighborhood veto
The reforms do not eliminate neighborhood participation. They attempt to limit its ability to function as a veto. New York’s ...
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Learning from New York’s 1990s comeback
Amidst a great deal of hand-wringing about the plight of American cities, it's worth remembering that New York came back ...
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The Bills’ new stadium is a bad deal for taxpayers
The New York Legislature has managed to craft one of the worst stadium deals in recent memory – a remarkable ...
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Case study: Innovations to zoning and permitting regulations can unlock opportunity
New Rochelle, New York, is a dramatic example of how zoning reform can attract investment and generate economic growth for ...
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‘Stop-and-frisk’ can work, with careful supervision
Researchers say controversial practice is constitutional and effective -- if it's done correctly.
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