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The charter revision questions on New York City's ballots this fall are all about creating an affordable, connected New York City.
RPA says vote YES for questions 2-5, and put together a guide for NYC voters!
RPA says vote YES for questions 2-5, and put together a guide for NYC voters!
ICYMI: RPA recently welcomed 5 new members to its board of directors!
We're thrilled to welcome them to RPA and look forward to collaborating with them on our priorities.
Learn more about our new members:
We're thrilled to welcome them to RPA and look forward to collaborating with them on our priorities.
Learn more about our new members:
RPA Welcomes Five New Members to its Board of Directors
Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region
rpa.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
ICYMI: RPA recently welcomed 5 new members to its board of directors!
We're thrilled to welcome them to RPA and look forward to collaborating with them on our priorities.
Learn more about our new members:
We're thrilled to welcome them to RPA and look forward to collaborating with them on our priorities.
Learn more about our new members:
New episode of RPA Radio dropping soon!
Subscribe to hear the latest on affordable housing and the Public Housing Preservation trust when the new episode drops:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5L63NVWwXZNsgnEYbFHTnW?si=4d8a2a3a6d5946cf
Subscribe to hear the latest on affordable housing and the Public Housing Preservation trust when the new episode drops:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5L63NVWwXZNsgnEYbFHTnW?si=4d8a2a3a6d5946cf
E6: RPA's Guide to the NYC Charter Revision Proposals ft. Moses Gates
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New episode of RPA Radio dropping soon!
Subscribe to hear the latest on affordable housing and the Public Housing Preservation trust when the new episode drops:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5L63NVWwXZNsgnEYbFHTnW?si=4d8a2a3a6d5946cf
Subscribe to hear the latest on affordable housing and the Public Housing Preservation trust when the new episode drops:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5L63NVWwXZNsgnEYbFHTnW?si=4d8a2a3a6d5946cf
#CongestionPricing at work — @mta.info has a new facility where 1,500 new subway cars will get rider-ready!
New Sunset Park MTA train-testing facility promises to bring 1,500 new cars online
The site will serve as the first stop for more than 1,500 new subway cars before they enter service, allowing engineers to inspect and adjust trains as well as make repairs in a facility that can stan...
brooklyn.news12.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
#CongestionPricing at work — @mta.info has a new facility where 1,500 new subway cars will get rider-ready!
🎉 BIG news 🎉
RPA's Moses Gates and Tiffany-Ann Taylor have been appointed to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition teams for housing and transportation, respectively!
We're so excited to see them lend their expertise to Mayor-Elect Mamdani as he prepares to take office!
RPA's Moses Gates and Tiffany-Ann Taylor have been appointed to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition teams for housing and transportation, respectively!
We're so excited to see them lend their expertise to Mayor-Elect Mamdani as he prepares to take office!
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announces transition committees
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday the creation of 17 transition advisory committees made up of more than 400 people.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🎉 BIG news 🎉
RPA's Moses Gates and Tiffany-Ann Taylor have been appointed to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition teams for housing and transportation, respectively!
We're so excited to see them lend their expertise to Mayor-Elect Mamdani as he prepares to take office!
RPA's Moses Gates and Tiffany-Ann Taylor have been appointed to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's transition teams for housing and transportation, respectively!
We're so excited to see them lend their expertise to Mayor-Elect Mamdani as he prepares to take office!
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement!
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement!
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line.
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
The unlikely alliances that transformed New York
Diverse coalitions helped get the nation’s first congestion pricing program implemented. Other cities can follow their lead and see similar benefits, says the leader of a transit advocacy group.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, we're grateful for the (seemingly unlikely) partnerships that helped bring #CongestionPricing across the finish line.
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
Great piece from @pcac.org about the work to make #CongestionPricing a reality!
AI? Rate hikes? Reliability?
You've got questions about NY's electric grid, and we've got answers. Check out our latest Lab post about energy in NYS:
https://rpa.org/news/lab/the-state-of-the-grid-in-new-york
You've got questions about NY's electric grid, and we've got answers. Check out our latest Lab post about energy in NYS:
https://rpa.org/news/lab/the-state-of-the-grid-in-new-york
The State of the Grid in New York (2025)
The state of the electrical grid in NYS is uncertain. Upstate is seeing potential for large load growth leading to reliability shortfalls. Downstate faces significant reliability challenges as soon as...
rpa.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
AI? Rate hikes? Reliability?
You've got questions about NY's electric grid, and we've got answers. Check out our latest Lab post about energy in NYS:
https://rpa.org/news/lab/the-state-of-the-grid-in-new-york
You've got questions about NY's electric grid, and we've got answers. Check out our latest Lab post about energy in NYS:
https://rpa.org/news/lab/the-state-of-the-grid-in-new-york
We're hoping @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will champion the Interborough Express during his administration — and we're hoping you get involved in the planning process!
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We're hoping @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will champion the Interborough Express during his administration — and we're hoping you get involved in the planning process!
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
While we wait for Gov. Lamont to sign HB 8002 into law, it's important to remember that this is the first step in creating more homes for CT.
@yimbytown.bsky.social co-mayors @peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write about a YIMBY future for CT in CT Post:
@yimbytown.bsky.social co-mayors @peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write about a YIMBY future for CT in CT Post:
Opinion: It's time for CT to say YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)
HB 8002 is an important step, but 'we need our local, regional, and state leaders to listen to their constituents and say yes to pro-homes ideas.'
www.ctpost.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
While we wait for Gov. Lamont to sign HB 8002 into law, it's important to remember that this is the first step in creating more homes for CT.
@yimbytown.bsky.social co-mayors @peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write about a YIMBY future for CT in CT Post:
@yimbytown.bsky.social co-mayors @peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write about a YIMBY future for CT in CT Post:
Catch RPA's Josh Berman at ERASE Racism's housing conversation on Long Island tomorrow!
Lunch provided, but RSVP required. Register now!
Lunch provided, but RSVP required. Register now!
Elmont Community Housing Summit
Join ERASE Racism, Assembly Member Michaelle Solages and Long Island Housing Coalition for a community-driven summit on housing in Elmont.
www.eventbrite.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Catch RPA's Josh Berman at ERASE Racism's housing conversation on Long Island tomorrow!
Lunch provided, but RSVP required. Register now!
Lunch provided, but RSVP required. Register now!
Great news for our region! ADUs are helping ease the housing crunch in Westchester (and providing options for people of all needs).
Let's make this an option for everyone — by fixing zoning in NY.
Let's make this an option for everyone — by fixing zoning in NY.
NY housing crunch has Westchester turning to accessory dwelling units
For many, NY's ADU grant program has brought once-unattainable hopes within reach. Still, zoning restrictions continue to limit participation.
www.lohud.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Great news for our region! ADUs are helping ease the housing crunch in Westchester (and providing options for people of all needs).
Let's make this an option for everyone — by fixing zoning in NY.
Let's make this an option for everyone — by fixing zoning in NY.
We're glad this is mostly resolved for commuters today — but yesterday's delays are also a reminder of how crucial rail investments are to our lives, our region, and our economy.
NJ Transit Restores Service to Midtown
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We're glad this is mostly resolved for commuters today — but yesterday's delays are also a reminder of how crucial rail investments are to our lives, our region, and our economy.
The future of the electric grid in NY is uncertain. With growing demand upstate and reliability issues downstate, what can we expect?
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The future of the electric grid in NY is uncertain. With growing demand upstate and reliability issues downstate, what can we expect?
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
HB 8002 is a great bill to create more housing in CT — but it can’t be the only action we take.
@peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write in CT Post about the need to say YES to housing in CT:
www.ctpost.com/opinion/arti...
@peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write in CT Post about the need to say YES to housing in CT:
www.ctpost.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: It’s time for CT to say YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard)
HB 8002 is an important step, but 'we need our local, regional, and state leaders to listen to their constituents and say yes to pro-homes ideas.'
www.ctpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
HB 8002 is a great bill to create more housing in CT — but it can’t be the only action we take.
@peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write in CT Post about the need to say YES to housing in CT:
www.ctpost.com/opinion/arti...
@peteharrison860.bsky.social and Karen DuBois-Walton write in CT Post about the need to say YES to housing in CT:
www.ctpost.com/opinion/arti...
Huge news for inter-borough travel options (and ferry enthusiasts, too) — the new NYC ferry routes take effect at the beginning of December!
Take a look at the new routes and stops:
Take a look at the new routes and stops:
New NYC Ferry routes bring direct boat ride between Brooklyn and Staten Island
It's the most significant new route between the two boroughs since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened in 1964.
gothamist.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Huge news for inter-borough travel options (and ferry enthusiasts, too) — the new NYC ferry routes take effect at the beginning of December!
Take a look at the new routes and stops:
Take a look at the new routes and stops:
Notable in this @nytimes.com piece is the fight over the Brooklyn Battery Bridge.
RPA fought with Robert Moses on the idea of a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, and eventually won — and the city's waterfront remained intact.
Great read! ⬇️
RPA fought with Robert Moses on the idea of a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, and eventually won — and the city's waterfront remained intact.
Great read! ⬇️
What New York’s Waterfront Could Have Looked Like
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Notable in this @nytimes.com piece is the fight over the Brooklyn Battery Bridge.
RPA fought with Robert Moses on the idea of a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, and eventually won — and the city's waterfront remained intact.
Great read! ⬇️
RPA fought with Robert Moses on the idea of a bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, and eventually won — and the city's waterfront remained intact.
Great read! ⬇️
The Mamdani campaign got so many people excited about transit in NYC — we love to see it!
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Mamdani campaign got so many people excited about transit in NYC — we love to see it!
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Behind-the-scenes of Kate Slevin talking to Annika Pergament on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation + the new mayoral administration — tune in this evening to catch it on Rush Hour!
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Behind-the-scenes of Kate Slevin talking to Annika Pergament on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation + the new mayoral administration — tune in this evening to catch it on Rush Hour!
Great overview of HB 8002 from @ctmirror.org!
What's included: transit-oriented development incentives, changing parking minimums, and a central housing authority ⬇️
What's included: transit-oriented development incentives, changing parking minimums, and a central housing authority ⬇️
What to know about the CT housing bill passed in special session
The House and Senate approved the wide-ranging housing bill to replace a similar bill that Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed after the regular session.
ctmirror.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Great overview of HB 8002 from @ctmirror.org!
What's included: transit-oriented development incentives, changing parking minimums, and a central housing authority ⬇️
What's included: transit-oriented development incentives, changing parking minimums, and a central housing authority ⬇️
NEW: RPA is launching a Board Chair search committee as Chair Raymond J. McGuire approaches the end of his term
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: RPA is launching a Board Chair search committee as Chair Raymond J. McGuire approaches the end of his term
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
"We must do more. Our housing crisis is holding Connecticut back."
Great op-ed from Gov. Ned Lamont on the housing issues in CT and what HB 8002 aims to fix. Kudos to CT leg for making this happen + to Gov. Lamont ahead of signing!
Great op-ed from Gov. Ned Lamont on the housing issues in CT and what HB 8002 aims to fix. Kudos to CT leg for making this happen + to Gov. Lamont ahead of signing!
Gov. Lamont (opinion): 'Our housing crisis is holding Connecticut back.'
Gov. Lamont writes that 'by empowering local leaders, expanding affordability, and fostering collaboration, we can make home ownership' within reach in CT.
www.ctinsider.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"We must do more. Our housing crisis is holding Connecticut back."
Great op-ed from Gov. Ned Lamont on the housing issues in CT and what HB 8002 aims to fix. Kudos to CT leg for making this happen + to Gov. Lamont ahead of signing!
Great op-ed from Gov. Ned Lamont on the housing issues in CT and what HB 8002 aims to fix. Kudos to CT leg for making this happen + to Gov. Lamont ahead of signing!
ICYMI: HB 8002, the big housing bill in CT, passed the House and Senate at the end of last week.
Now we're looking forward to Gov. Ned Lamont signing it into law!
Now we're looking forward to Gov. Ned Lamont signing it into law!
Housing bill gets final approval from CT Senate in special session
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
ctmirror.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ICYMI: HB 8002, the big housing bill in CT, passed the House and Senate at the end of last week.
Now we're looking forward to Gov. Ned Lamont signing it into law!
Now we're looking forward to Gov. Ned Lamont signing it into law!
HB 8002, Connecticut's housing bill, passed during this week's special session. Here's an overview of what it includes, per @pschousing.bsky.social
https://pschousing.org/hb8002/
https://pschousing.org/hb8002/
Analysis of H.B. 8002—An Act Concerning Housing Growth – Partnership for Strong Communities
pschousing.org
November 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
HB 8002, Connecticut's housing bill, passed during this week's special session. Here's an overview of what it includes, per @pschousing.bsky.social
https://pschousing.org/hb8002/
https://pschousing.org/hb8002/
There's a lot of conversation about energy, data use, and energy cost since the region's recent elections.
RPA compiled our recent reports about energy — see them on our site!
https://rpa.org/work/reports/the-regions-electric-grid
RPA compiled our recent reports about energy — see them on our site!
https://rpa.org/work/reports/the-regions-electric-grid
It's Electric!
From power generation and the history of the grid to what's driving up your electric rates, RPA's E&E team has been busy getting into all the details.
rpa.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
There's a lot of conversation about energy, data use, and energy cost since the region's recent elections.
RPA compiled our recent reports about energy — see them on our site!
https://rpa.org/work/reports/the-regions-electric-grid
RPA compiled our recent reports about energy — see them on our site!
https://rpa.org/work/reports/the-regions-electric-grid
Miss our AI, energy, and land use event at @hofstrau.bsky.social earlier this week?
Check out the overview on Hofstra's website, feat. pics of Rob Freudenberg!
https://bit.ly/43uk6cl
Check out the overview on Hofstra's website, feat. pics of Rob Freudenberg!
https://bit.ly/43uk6cl
Experts Examine How AI and Data Centers Are Transforming Long Island’s Energy Landscape | News | Hofstra University, New York
At a recent Hofstra forum titled “From Data to Demand: AI’s Impact on Energy & Communities,” policymakers, energy leaders, and academics convened to
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November 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Miss our AI, energy, and land use event at @hofstrau.bsky.social earlier this week?
Check out the overview on Hofstra's website, feat. pics of Rob Freudenberg!
https://bit.ly/43uk6cl
Check out the overview on Hofstra's website, feat. pics of Rob Freudenberg!
https://bit.ly/43uk6cl