In the Media
Jumping Off the "Conveyor Belt of Doom": How We Could Build New Buildings with Old Ones
21st Century Construction: CRP Associate Professor Jennifer Minner and Susan Christopherson Center for Community Planning Project Director Gretchen Worth (M.A. HPP '20), coauthors of "Constructing a Circular Economy in New York State: Deconstruction and Building Material Reuse," discuss the white paper's findings.
Hochul Set to Resurrect Congestion Pricing at $9
The City: Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Nicholas J. Klein adds his perspective to this article on the revival of congestion pricing in New York City.
It's Unfair to Force People Out of Their Homes. Climate Change Demands That We Do It Anyway
Fast Company: Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Linda Shi adds insight to this article covering a more holistic approach to the relocation of communities impacted by climate change.
'Key to the City' Review: The Right Way to Rezone
The Wall Street Journal: A review of Professor of City and Regional Planning and Real Estate Sara Bronin's recently released book.
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Zoning, for Good or Bad
Bloomberg: In her new book, Sara Bronin, Professor of City and Regional Planning and Real Estate, shows how land use regulations shaped US cities and makes a case for using these rules for progressive aims.
US Manufacturing is Not a Recession Red Flag
Financial Times: Professor of City and Regional Planning and Real Estate Sara Bronin adds her expert opinion on how the federal government can increase the housing supply.
Fortune: In this article, CRP Associate Professor Jennifer Minner shares insights about the impact of mass events on their host cities.
A Portrait of New York City by Air in 1924
Bloomberg: In this article written by CRP Professor Thomas J. Campanella, we read about the days before Google Maps, when an intrepid inventor with three camera-equipped biplanes captured groundbreaking views of Gotham in its Jazz Age glory.
Expansive New Study Finds Racial Bias in Chicago Traffic Stops
NBC Chicago: The study, coauthored by CRP Assistant Professor Wenfei Xu, found that on a street with an even 50-50 split of Black and white drivers, Black drivers would account for approximately 70% of the police stops and citations.
New York's Congestion Pricing U-Turn Blows a Proven Climate Win
Bloomberg: Nicholas Klein, CRP faculty, shares insights on the possible demise of NYC's congestion pricing plan.
Hochul Halts Congestion Pricing in a Stunning 11th-Hour Shift
The New York Times: CRP Assistant Professor Nicholas Klein weighs in on NYC Governor Kathy Hochul's postponement of the congestion pricing program.
NYC Had a Plan to Make it Hard for Cars to Enter the City. Here’s Why the Governor Blocked It.
The Washington Post: CRP Faculty Zakhary Mallett and Nicholas Klein comment on the congestion pricing block, “The pushes are going to keep going,” Mallett said. “Whether it will happen under Kathy [Hochul]’s watch, I am uncertain, but the effort is not dead, I can promise you that.”
Congestion Pricing Ignites an Old Rift: Drivers vs. Transit Riders
The New York Times: As NYC prepares to roll out its tolling program, the divide between those who love their cars and those who embrace the subway grows. "For those who cannot afford to drive, turning to the subway is often a case of economic necessity," said CRP faculty Nicholas J. Klein.
Seen & Heard: The Economics of Rising Water
Central Florida Public Media: In this podcast, CRP Assistant Professor Linda Shi discusses climate change and its impact on Central Florida municipality budgets.
North America's Biggest City Is Running Out of Water
Vox: Mexico City is facing a water crisis, and it won't be the last city to do so. CRP Professor and Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities Director Victoria Beard says climate change is just one of the contributing factors.
Congestion Pricing's Billions to Pay for Nuts and Bolts of Subway System
The New York Times: NYC's congestion pricing program, aimed at generating a $15 billion windfall for the mass transit system, is scheduled to begin charging tolls to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan next month. CRP Strauch Fellow Zakhary Mallett says that New York's use of congestion pricing primarily to generate revenue for mass transit establishes conflicting goals.
Dubai Floods Expose Weaknesses to a Rapidly Changing Climate
The Times of India: Human-caused climate change is making extreme weather like heat and rain more intense, forcing governments to consider whether to adapt to rare but destructive events. "It's a real tradeoff in thinking about the cost and the opportunity costs," says CRP Assistant Professor Linda Shi. "These events are likely to be erratic and unpredictable."
Why Drivers May Soon Pay $15 to Use New York's Busiest Streets
The Christian Science Monitor: New York is due to become the first US city to charge a congestion toll on drivers entering its central business district in Manhattan. CRP Assistant Professor Nicholas Klein says that if the goal is to reduce congestion, a charge is the right approach.
Mexico City Runs Short on Water — a Public Good that's "Increasingly Difficult" to Provide
Los Angeles Times: Mexico City is facing a serious water shortage as leaky pipes, rapid development, and climate change converge. CRP Professor and Director of the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities Victoria Beard says more cities will face "day zero" scenarios as urban water gets "increasingly difficult" to provide.
Did Robert Moses Put His Racism on Display in a Harlem Playground?
Bloomberg CityLab: The infamous New York parks commissioner allegedly placed decorations in Riverside Park to mock Black residents in the 1930s. CRP Professor Thomas Campanella examines this viral accusation.
