infrastructure
Data - March 2015
Aging Gas Lines: Signs of Progress, But Improvements Still NeededThe recent tragedy in the East Village brought renewed attention to the city’s infrastructure. And while aging gas mains and service lines remain an issue, both Con Edison and National Grid have significantly improved the safety and efficiency of the distribution system in recent years.
Impact - February 2015
Mayor discusses CUF report on New York's aging infrastructureIn a January 2015 interview with The Nation, Mayor de Blasio corrects interviewer with the exact data from our Caution Ahead report.
Impact - November 2014
Prompted by CUF Report, City Council examines economic impact of aging infrastructurePrompted by CUF's Caution Ahead report, City Council held a hearing on the economic impact of New York's aging infrastructure.
Data - September 2014
Data from Re-Envisioning New York's Branch LibrariesCharts and tables from our Re-Envsioning New York's Branch Libraries report which found that while more New Yorkers than ever are using the city’s public libraries, a significant share of the branches suffer from major physical defects and are poorly configured for how New Yorkers are using libraries today. The report provides a comprehensive blueprint for bringing these vital community institutions into the 21st Century.
Impact - June 2014
CUF Report Prompts Increased Investment in Underground InfrastructureOur March 2014 Caution Ahead report brought significant attention to New York City’s aging underground infrastructure, detailing numerous vulnerabilities across city’s the water, sewer and gas pipes. In response to the report’s findings, utility companies and city agencies have begun accelerating their underground infrastructure investments.
Impact - May 2014
CUF Report Prompts Mayor de Blasio to Increase City Budget for Road ResurfacingOur March 2014 Caution Ahead report shined a light on New York City’s aging infrastructure and detailed numerous vulnerabilities across the city’s transportation, utility and building assets. The report is already beginning to influence city policies.
Data - March 2014
Data from Caution AheadCharts and tables from our Caution Ahead report which found that while Superstorm Sandy focused much-needed attention on key pieces of New York City’s infrastructure, the city faces a number of other infrastructure vulnerabilities that have little to do with storm-preparedness—from aging water mains and deteriorating roads to crumbling public schools. If left unchecked, they could wreak havoc on the city’s economy and quality of life.
