Prof. Nicholas Bloom Discusses NYCHA’s Blueprint for Change in Hunts Point Express
Professor Nicholas Bloom discussed NYCHA's Blueprint for Change in the Hunts Point Express.
MUP Graduate Rachel Albetski Quoted in West Side Rag About Her Work At Street Plans Collaborative
Rachel Albetski (MUP 2018) was quoted in this West Side Rag story about her work at the Street Plans Collaborative.
Prof. Nicholas Dagen Bloom’s Commentary On Revival Of Social Housing Quoted In Gothamist
Professor Nicholas Dagen Bloom provided background and commentary in Gothamist on the revival of social housing concepts in the current mayoral campaign: https://gothamist.com/news/big-idea-dianne-morales-wants-bring-social-housing-nyc
Prof. Shipp Joins ACSP Task Force
Professor Sigmund Shipp was invited to join the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Presidential Task Force on Anti-Racism. He has accepted the invitation. The committee will convene Spring/Summer 2021.
MUP Graduate Antonio Sieunarine Featured On ABC7 For His COVID Work At MTA
Antonio Sieunarine (MUP 2016) was profiled on ABC 7 for his COVID work at the MTA.
Prof. Victoria Johnson Named 2021 Guggenheim Fellow
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, UPP Chair Joseph Viteritti congratulates Professor Victoria Johnson, who has received a Guggenheim Award to support her work on a book about the Hudson River artist Frederic Church, which she will be taking up while on sabbatical next year. The prestigious Guggenheim is certainly well-deserved. Professor Johnson's [...]
Prof. John Chin Interviewed by Vice, Washington Post About His Study of Illicit Massage Parlors
In the wake of the Atlanta shootings in March 2021, Professor John Chin was interviewed by Vice and the Washington Post about his study of illicit massage parlors. His study was also cited in articles by Gothamist and the Associated Press (AP). The two AP news articles have been picked up by numerous local and national media outlets.
Prof. Nicholas Bloom Moderating Conversation About NYCHA’s Future 3/31
Professor Nicholas Bloom will be moderating a conversation about NYCHA's future on March 31st. The event is sponsored by the New York Housing Conference: https://thenyhc.org/event/rln-presents-2021-winter-thought-leader-series-with-eva-trimble-2/
UPP Chair Prof. Joseph Viteritti Featured In Conversation With Author Thomas Dyja at Roosevelt House
UPP Chair Professor Joseph Viteritti was featured in a public conversation at Roosevelt House (virtually) with Thomas Dyja, author of New York, New York, New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess, and Transformation on Tuesday, March 23. Dye's book had been reviewed on the front page of the New York Times Book Review on the previous Sunday (March 21).
Associate Prof. Karina Moreno’s Article on Joe Biden’s Immigration Reform and Migrant Workers Published in Jacobin
Associate Professor Karina Moreno's article, "Joe Biden’s Immigration Reform Doesn’t Do Enough to Help Migrant Workers" was published in Jacobin, March 1, 2021.