NYC Special Zoning Issue - Urban Magazine

In 2011, the 1961 New York City's Zoning Resolution turned 50.

In a special zoning issue, Columbia University's Urban Planning student run magazine, Urban, considers the question of the future of zoning in New York City and how it may evolve to tackle the pressing issues or our time.

link to Urban's special Zoning Issue

Abraham Lincoln on the Role of Government

President Obama likes to quote President Lincoln in his speeches for High Speed Rail. One of his favorite quotes to use is the following 1854 quote:

“The legitimate object of government is to do for the people what needs to be done, but which they cannot, by individual effort, do at all, or do so well, by themselves ...Making and maintaining roads, bridges, and the like...”

Absolutely classic!

Great New York City Population Facts

In the 2010 Census New York City's had population of 8,175,133 

Putting NYC's population into context:

• It is the most populous city in the United States, it is more than twice as populous of the 2nd largest city, Los Angeles
• New York City has more people than 39 of the 50 US states. This one is my favorite
• There are approximately 375,000 more women than men in NYC
• NYC still receives a substantial number of in-migrants, but has a net loss of 1 migrant every 26.5 minutes
• 1 in every 2 NYC households is occupied by someone living alone

Mexico City Transit: El Metro y el Metrobus

Mexico City has the most extensive metro system in Latin America, it also has a growing Bus Rapid Transit system (Metrobus). Collectively, the public transportation network moves about 80% of the 13.5 million residents and commuters throughout the city. Below I combine the maps of both systems  to give a quick snapshot of the city's comprehensive rapid transit infrastructure. Despite the service capacity of both systems, many areas in the periphery lack access to the public transport system and must still rely on other forms of transport.