Report - September 2026
A Portable Benefits Pilot for NYC’s Growing Freelance Creative WorkforceAmid a rise in freelance work, New York City's artists face an urgent challenge: a benefits system still largely built around traditional employment. This report examines the economic changes in the city's creative sector, and proposes a portable benefits pilot to help more working artists build sustainable careers in New York.
Report - September 2026
5 Ideas for Reducing Bureaucratic Barriers in NYCThis report offers five concrete ideas to reduce bureaucratic hurdles that slow government down, increase costs, and make it harder to get things done in New York.
Report - September 2026
Strengthening NYC’s Entry-Level Tech Pathways in the Age of AIThe tech sector remains a vital source of well-paying jobs in NYC, but entry-level hiring for tech positions has plummeted in recent years, impacting college grads and tech training participants. With the first rung of the ladder under pressure in today’s AI era, city leaders should help reimagine on-ramps to tech careers for low-income New Yorkers.
Report - September 2026
Unlocking Public-Private Partnerships to Help Support and Strengthen NYC’s ParksNew York has a long history of tapping public-private partnerships to strengthen vital city services and infrastructure. This report argues that it's time for NYC to develop a new generation of public-private partnerships to support the city’s parks, while strengthening existing partnerships. It offers five ideas for doing so.
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Event - September 2026
What Will It Take to Deliver Livable Streets to More of NYC’s Neighborhoods?On October 7th, the Center for an Urban Future will hold a policy forum exploring what further steps are needed to extend the full benefits of livable streets to more communities throughout the five boroughs. This solutions-focused event will discuss a range of ideas for what City Hall, DOT, and other city leaders should do to advance livable streets.
Event - September 2026
Ideas for Cutting Bureaucratic Hurdles and Getting Things Done in NYCOn September 22nd, the Center for an Urban Future will hold a policy forum focused on identifying opportunities to reduce outdated and unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles across city government. Speakers will advance ideas for how leaders can make these changes happen.
