New Report Shows that Times Square Pedestrian Plazas in NYC Improved Our Air Quality

New Report Shows that Times Square Pedestrian Plazas in NYC Improved Our Air Quality

Pedestrian plazas, specifically those in Times Square, are majorly improving New York City’s air quality.

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Municipal Arts Society Presents “Shared Streets,” A Panel on Making Bike Lanes Work in NYC

Municipal Arts Society Presents “Shared Streets,” A Panel on Making Bike Lanes Work in NYC

Whether it’s the heated debate over the Prospect Park West Bike Lane or controversy over cyclists getting tickets in Central Park, bike lanes have been the talk of the town lately in New York City. To foster healthy discussion about the concept of shared streets and their vitality to our city, the Municipal Art Society is hosting a panel tonight. Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn will introduce the panel, which includes several high-profile transportation experts. Not only will it address the issue of bike lanes, but “Shared Streets: Making it Work” will also discuss bus corridors, pedestrian plazas, and street safety.

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Green Taxis Act: New York Lawmakers Introduce New Effort to Create Hybrid Taxi Fleet

Green Taxis Act: New York Lawmakers Introduce New Effort to Create Hybrid Taxi Fleet

The Green Taxis Act of 2011 calls for changing the federal law to allow cities to set their own efficiency standards for taxi cabs.

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NYC Local Law 84 Will Require Buildings to Benchmark Energy & Water Use

NYC Local Law 84 Will Require Buildings to Benchmark Energy & Water Use

New York City’s Local Law 84 has the potential to transform how we understand our energy usage.

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Toxic PCBs Leaking into NYC Schools

Toxic PCBs Leaking into NYC Schools

Not long after the holiday break, a Staten Island mother received a shocking letter from her children’s school: PCBs had been found on the floor tiles. The culprit was a leaking light fixture.

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NYC Launches Urban Technology Innovation Center for Green Buildings

NYC Launches Urban Technology Innovation Center for Green Buildings

New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg just announced the launch of the Urban Technology Innovation Center which will help fast track sustainable building practices by connecting building owners looking to be more eco-friendly with companies developing cutting edge green technology. The partnership — which will be led by the City of New York, Columbia University, the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, and City University of New York — will help building owners go green at a lower cost while allowing sustainable innovators to test their products in the marketplace and gather data about their performance in the real world.



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The Greenest Points from Mayor Bloomberg’s State of the City Address

The Greenest Points from Mayor Bloomberg’s State of the City Address

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out his vision for New York during the annual State of the City Address. He discussed the cost-cutting goals, economic growth, and the on-going physical transformation, which largely consists of greening our fair city and moving towards a more sustainable future.

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