In its urban planning and policy coverage, City Limits often utilizes New York’s many research institutions, advocacy groups, and government programs in the service of analyzing what is effective in a city with a number of urban planning needs. We highlight policy reports and other studies in our coverage in a way that elevates the discussion of planning issues as they affect residents.

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Stop and Frisk Coverage Nominated

We're up for an award from that National Association of Black Journalists.

FreshDirect Job Vows: At Odds with Environmental Claims?

The grocery deliverer says it will create thousands of jobs in the South Bronx, but that expansion disappears when the firm analyzes its environmental impact.

Fewer Homeless on Streets, Lots More on Subways

The Department of Homeless Services announced a "decline of 28 percent across the five boroughs since 2005." That was the good news.

Retiring CUNY Head to Be Paid for Six More Years

Outgoing Chancellor Matthew Goldstein's contract entitled him to a year of "study leave" at his current salary. He'll be Chancellor Emeritus for five additional years.

Payday Lending Story Earns Honors

City Limits is also up for two other prestigious awards.

Gun Violence in NYC: The Killer You Avoid Could Be Yourself

While New York's gun murder rate is lower than most big cities', it's our low firearm suicide rate that makes gun violence half as likely in the city than in the United States as a whole.

City Limits Director Departing

Mark Anthony Thomas, who's served as City Limits' director since November 2009, is leaving for a prestigious fellowship.

Bloomberg Invokes Terrorism in Case Against NYPD Reforms

The mayor suggested that Council proposals could lead to more murders, create deadly confusion among police officers and perhaps even make it easier for terrorists to strike the city.

Mayoral Hopefuls Asked: How to Pay for Public Housing?

At a weekend forum the Democrats running for mayor all disparaged a plan to build market-rate housing on NYCHA land.

Discussing the Corruption Scandal on MetroFocus

Talking about why corruption happens, what can be done to stop and what people think about it.


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New York Looks to Board High Speed Rail

This article from the Gotham Gazette takes a look at the possibility for federal funding of high-speed rail initiatives that could connect New York City to other cities throughout the state.
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