Tag: NYC
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NYC Congestion Pricing Debacle: A Missed Opportunity for Sustainable Urban Planning
New York City’s abrupt cessation of its congestion pricing scheme is a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in urban governance. Initially conceived to alleviate the city’s notorious traffic woes while generating essential revenue for public transit, the initiative’s cancellation by Governor Kathy Hochul has both political and practical repercussions. Many argue that this decision…
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Why NYC Needs a New Approach to Public Infrastructure: Lessons from a 10-Year Pipe Installation
Why does it take nearly a decade to install a mere 500 feet of pipes in one of the world’s most advanced cities, New York City? This ordeal not only exposes systemic inefficiencies and bureaucratic pitfalls but also underscores the pressing need for reform in the way public infrastructure projects are managed. The current process…