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Most common type of housing (based on the total number of housing units in each category) for census tracts in New York City
We continue our weekly series about the new Census Atlas of the with a look at a few maps specific to New York. What can we learn from the distribution of housing units? Plus: David Mark and Michael Fauntroy on the newest political developments; Miquela Craytor on the mayor's proposed revitalization program for the South Bronx; Adam Green of MoveOn.org and Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit on the evolving role of the Internet in presidential campaigns; and members of the Young at Heart Chorus.
Summer Streets Map Project!
On Tuesday we discussed the DOT's plan to close six miles of Manhattan streets on three Saturdays in August. We also asked you to suggest other streets that could be closed to cars on the weekend. We've put together a map from your initial suggestions, but we want more. Add your suggestions to this comments thread and we'll add them to our map!
Summer Streets Map Project!
On Tuesday we discussed the DOT's plan to close six miles of Manhattan streets on three Saturdays in August. We also asked you to suggest other streets that could be closed to cars on the weekend. We've put together a map from your initial suggestions, but we want more. Add your suggestions to this comments thread and we'll add them to our map!
Political Wrap-Up: Obama's Opt Out, McCain's Energy Policy
Obama recently announced he will opt out of federal campaign financing. In other political news, John McCain is calling to lift the ban on offshore drilling and is advocating for the construction of 45 nuclear reactors by 2020. Politico senior editor David Mark and analyst Michael Fauntroy bring ...
The "Highway to Nowhere"
This week, Mayor Bloomberg announced a revitalization program for the Bronx. Deemed the "South Bronx Initiative," the plan does not include the area around the Sheridan Expressway. Miquela Craytor, deputy director of Sustainble South Bronx, talks about the disconnect between city planning and community activism.
Seeing The Numbers: NYC
| We continue our series with Marc Perry, Chief of the Population Distribution Branch at the U.S. Census, on the new Census Atlas of the United States. This week, we look at some of the NYC-specific maps: Slideshow: NYC Maps Also, Andrew ... |
Online Campaigning
Glenn Reynolds , the man behind instapundit, and Adam Green, of MoveOn.org, discuss the role of online organizing in this year’s election.
Event: Today's guests are participating in next week's Personal Democracy Forum. Brian will be there too!
Event: Today's guests are participating in next week's Personal Democracy Forum. Brian will be there too!
Alive and Kicking
Members of the Young at Heart Chorus range in age from 72 to 88 and are known for their performances of rock songs. Director Bob Cilman and chorus member Jean Florio talk about their upcoming concert at the Beacon Theater and confounding society’s ...