impact - October 2022
NYC invests in teen library spaces, echoing CUF’s recommendationsMayor Adams announced a $15-million investment in dedicated teen spaces and programs across New York City’s public libraries, reflecting key recommendations from CUF's history of research on libraries.
Event - October 2022
City of Aspiration: Ideas for Making Progress Towards a More Equitable NYCOn October 3rd, the Center for an Urban Future held a policy forum that advanced numerous concrete ideas for how New York policymakers can make progress towards a more equitable economy and fairer city.
Commentary/Op-Ed - September 2022
Building the fairer city we all deserveIn this Daily News op-ed, CUF's Jonathan Bowles and Fisher Brothers' and Area15's Winston Fisher outline six immediate actions the Adams administration should prioritize to make progress toward a more equitable New York City.
Report - September 2022
City of Aspiration: 150 Ideas for Building a More Equitable NYCThere is growing consensus that New York City leaders should take new action to build a more equitable city. This report provides a roadmap for how NYC can get there, featuring 150 New York-based leaders and national experts each sharing a single policy idea for how to make progress toward a more equitable NYC.
Testimony - September 2022
Expanding employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilitiesIn this testimony before the NYC Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction, CUF researcher and multimedia specialist Melissa Lent outlines four key recommendations for the Council to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Commentary/Op-Ed - September 2022
Boost NYC’s Tech Sector to Ensure a Full Jobs Recovery and Stronger Future for New YorkersIn this Gotham Gazette op-ed, CUF’s Jonathan Bowles and Tech:NYC Executive Director Jason Myles Clark lay out the opportunity for Mayor Adams to invest in the city's tech sector to spark a more complete jobs recovery and get many more New Yorkers into well-paying tech jobs.