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Economic Development
NY’s Economic Development Programs Costliest in the Nation
April 07, 2017
It's official: NY's economic development programs cost more than in any other state.
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Energy & Environment
Getting the Fiscal Waste Out of Solid Waste Collection in New York City
September 23, 2014
With a new mayoral administration, a new sanitation commissioner, and an expired contract with municipal sanitation workers, redesigning the public and private components of local waste collection would save about $300 million annually in the long term. The Mayor and City Council should make this restructuring a goal and begin a multiyear phase-in.
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Housing
Housing Affordability Versus Location Affordability
The Rent's Too Damn High! But the Metrocard is a Pretty Good Deal
August 13, 2014
Low transportation costs and high income make New York City relatively affordable when compared to other large cities in the United States.
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City Budget
How Much Is Enough?
Accounting for the Growth in Homeless Services
February 21, 2017
Spending for homeless services has increased by $1 billion.
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Economic Development
A Blueprint for Economic Development Reform
March 13, 2017
Five ways to approach economic development reform.
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Housing
Location Affordability in Large U.S. Cities
Variability Among Types of Households
August 19, 2014
The third in a series on affordable housing in New York City, this policy brief considers combined housing and transportation costs relative to income for a variety of housing types.