Report - November 2024
Maximizing NYC’s AI OpportunityTo build a stronger economy for the long term, New York will need to capture a significant share of the growth expected in a range of emerging tech fields—with none more important than artificial intelligence. The Center for an Urban Future (CUF) proposes five policy ideas for how New York City can seize this once-in-a-generation opportunity to grow NYC's AI economy and help tackle some of New York’s biggest challenges.
Event - November 2024
Maximizing NYC’s AI OpportunityOn November 12, the Center for an Urban Future held a policy symposium on what city and state leaders and economic development officials should do to maximize New York City's opportunity with AI, mitigate the risks, and leverage AI to help tackle several of the city’s biggest challenges more effectively.
Event - October 2024
2024 GalaOn October 23, 2024, CUF hosted its 2024 Gala at Tribeca Rooftop honoring Julie Samuels, Sherry Wang, and Susan Fine.
Commentary/Op-Ed - October 2024
Vanderbilt University is the new neighbor NYC needsIn this amNY op-ed, Executive Director Jonathan Bowles makes the case for why Vanderbilt University's plan to open a new campus in Manhattan is crucial to helping New York City stay competitive in the emerging post-pandemic economy recovery.
impact - September 2024
CUF called for a new university. Now one is coming.Earlier this year, the Center for an Urban Future argued that establishing a new top-flight undergraduate university in New York City should be a key part of efforts to keep the city competitive in the emerging post-pandemic economy. We were excited by Vanderbilt University’s announcement that it is planning to open a new campus in Chelsea—and thrilled to hear from university officials that our research contributed to their decision to expand.
impact - September 2024
CUF Sparks ESOL Investment in LibrariesNew York City’s public libraries received a $4 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation that will in part support English language and literacy programs for the asylum seeker population. Our recent report called for an increased investment in ESOL programs to prepare asylum seekers to enter the city’s workforce.