New York, by Jill S. Gross and H. V. Savitch Book Review
A book review on New York, written by Jill S. Gross and H.V. Savitch, is published in the Journal of Urban Affairs, October 25, 2023.
Professor Mehdi Heris talks Urban Green Infrastructure on Utah Public Radio:
Listen to the show here: https://www.upr.org/show/undisciplined/2023-06-09/undisciplined-unveiling-the-urban-oasis-how-tree-planting-combats-rising-heat-in-cities
The Urban Review is thrilled to announce the release of its latest issue, Spring 2023: City Hopeful
The Spring 2023 Issue of the Urban Review is now live! This issue addresses a range of pressing issues, including housing, municipal services, economic development, and urban identity. Writers were challenged to explore these diverse topics while finding reasons to hope for a brighter future in New York. Since January 2023, a team of student [...]
Prof. Gutfreund is quoted in City and State Article
Associate Professor Owen Gutfreund was quoted in a City and State article about creating more pedestrian-only streets in NYC.
Prof. Jill Gross and Hank Savitch’s new book, “New York (Megacities)”, is published.
Prof. Jill Gross has published a new book with Hank Savitch titled "New York (Megacities)." The book examines the New York metropolis through the lens of a series of twenty-first century pressures related to demography, economic growth, urban development, governance, immigration, leadership and globalization. It explores how New York's institutions and policies have either risen to meet [...]
Message from the Chair
I want to share with the larger community of students, alums, affiliated faculty, and friends a decision I shared with the faculty at our April meeting: I am not seeking another term as department chair when my current term expires on June 30th so that I can complete work on a book I have been [...]
Op-Ed written by MUP Student Brianna Soleyn is Published in City Limits
MUP student, Brianna Soleyn’s Op-Ed Taking Vacant Land And Power Back from the NYPD was published in City limits, May 3.
Associate Professor Owen Gutfreund was quoted in a City and State article about creating more pedestrian-only streets in NYC, April 10, 2023
Associate Professor Owen Gutfreund was quoted in a City and State article about creating more pedestrian-only streets in NYC.
Professor Nicholas Bloom has published another essay on mass transit in The Conversation, April 14, 2023
Professor Nicholas Bloom has published another essay on mass transit: https://theconversation.com/low-cost-high-quality-public-transportation-will-serve-the-public-better-than-free-rides-202708
Hunter Distinguished Professor and UPP affiliated faculty member Professor Steffie Woolhandler appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, April 16, 2023
Hunter Distinguished Professor and UPP affiliated faculty member Professor Steffie Woolhandler appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, April 16, 2023. RIP Medical Debt: Abolishing crippling health care debts