The Bloomberg Administration was able to transform the city with an aggressive use of zoning. The administration called for zoning that would rezone places that seemed “underutilized” (which were mostly industrial/working class areas) for more productive uses and at the…
In the Region at Risk article, we are given a slew of proposed ideas by the RPA to fix the Metropolitan area. Through their idea of the 3 E’s (Equity, Environment and Economy), we can focus on several aspects to…
Urban planning is a vision of the future that proposes to be essential for creating the best quality of life for the public. Although at times the definition and method of achieving “quality of life” conflict, such as the contrasting…
In A Region at Risk, the third regional plan compiled by Robert Yaro and Tony Hiss, the authors begin by describing the current state of New York City. They say that currently, the city sits in a position where they can’t…
In both Building Like Moses With Jacobs In Mind and A Region At Risk the ideas of The Third Region Plan are discussed. The RPA had a concept of The Three E’s- Economy, Equity, and Environment. These three things must be in balance and…
The Bloomberg Administration used rezoning as a tactic for reshaping the city. Their goal was to create a city that could compete and be sustained in the twenty-first century. They wanted to advance the city’s economic development program, be able…
Zoning is a complicated feat, but when used correctly can help the city to grow properly. In the early 20th century, New York City wanted to control the places where towers would be constructed. As a result, the city was…
In chapter seven of The Life and Death of Great American Cities, Jacobs talks about diversity, business, and business advantages in a city. She mentions that in a city like New York City, its diversity allows it to support small businesses and…
Robert Moses is a man who is known for what he created and what he destroyed. While he caused the displacement of thousands of people, it is undeniable that he had a major influence, either good or bad, in what…
Author Jane Jacobs dedicates the seventh chapter in her 1961 book “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” to the topic of diversity in cities. She touches on the fact that when most people speak of a city, the…
