Commentary

Original essays, new research and data analysis on many of the biggest questions facing New York and other cities

Truth in Budgeting, ASAP

Where Do We Go From Here?

Truth in Budgeting, ASAP

Andrew Rein, Ana Champeny Jun. 26 2024

How We're Really Doing

data

How We're Really Doing

Vital City, Kirsten Burr Jun. 26 2024

‘We Need to Make More New Yorks’: A Conversation With Richard Florida

What Are We Afraid Of?

‘We Need to Make More New Yorks’: A Conversation With Richard Florida

Vital City Jun. 26 2024

Postcards from the Past

culture

Postcards from the Past

Harry Siegel Jun. 26 2024

Six Ideas for Improving Affordability in New York

Where Do We Go From Here?

Six Ideas for Improving Affordability in New York

Vicki Been, Ingrid Gould Ellen Jun. 26 2024

Editors’ Note

Setting the Stage

Editors’ Note

Elizabeth Glazer, Greg Berman Jun. 26 2024

The Public Square

Setting the Stage

The Public Square

Ted Alcorn Jun. 26 2024

Build More Homes for Families

Where Do We Go From Here?

Build More Homes for Families

Alicia Glen Jun. 26 2024

The Golden Age of Crime Reduction Is Now

What Makes a Great City Work?

The Golden Age of Crime Reduction Is Now

John K. Roman, Elizabeth Glazer Jun. 26 2024

Why I’ll (Probably) Never Leave New York City

culture

Why I’ll (Probably) Never Leave New York City

A Survey Jun. 26 2024

When Citizens Rescue Neighborhoods

What Makes a Great City Work?

When Citizens Rescue Neighborhoods

Eileen Markey Jun. 26 2024

Office Conversions, Easier Said Than Done

Where Do We Go From Here?

Office Conversions, Easier Said Than Done

Arpit Gupta, Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh Jun. 26 2024