impact - March 2024
Council Speaker Proposes to Redevelop Libraries Into Affordable Housing, Echoing CUF RecommendationDuring her 2024 State of the City address, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that the City Council is committing to an initiative to develop affordable housing on existing library branches, mirroring CUF's recommendations across a series of publications.
Event - March 2024
Big Ideas to Help NYC Thrive in the Post-Pandemic EconomyOn March 12th, the Center for an Urban Future held a policy symposium that explored what’s needed to help New York build a stronger economy post-pandemic and stay ahead of emerging challenges that threaten to create long-term economic vulnerabilities.
Event - March 2024
Upstate’s Creative Spark: Harnessing the Arts to Boost Economic Vitality in Cities Across NY StateOn March 5th, the Center for an Urban Future and Creatives Rebuild New York held a policy symposium that explored what’s needed to keep upstate’s creative spark going and bolster artists and cultural organizations in communities across upstate New York.
Report - March 2024
50 Ideas for a Stronger and More Equitable BrooklynIn many ways, Brooklyn is a shining star of the city's post-pandemic recovery. Despite all its progress, Brooklyn has significant work to do to ensure all of its residents can fully participate in the borough’s growing prosperity. This report presents bold policy ideas from 50 exceptional Brooklynites for what city leaders can do to create a stronger, more equitable Brooklyn.
Report - February 2024
50 Ideas for a Stronger and More Equitable BronxIt will be nearly impossible to create a more equitable economy in New York without putting the Bronx at the forefront. This report presents bold policy ideas from 50 exceptional Bronxites for what city leaders can do to create a stronger, more equitable Bronx.
Testimony - February 2024
Supporting the Needs of Immigrant Older AdultsIn this testimony before the NYC Council Committee on Aging and Committee on Immigration, CUF Data Researcher Rachel Neches details the need to support the rapidly growing older immigrant population in New York.