The decision to freeze funding for transit jeopardizes the nation’s largest and most indispensable economic regions in the U.S. Read Tom Wright's full statement on @usdot.bsky.social announcement: rpa.org/news/news-re...

Delays to major infrastructure projects will only drive up costs and create uncertainty for the thousands of people involved in their construction — let alone delaying infrastructure improvements. RPA's Tom Wright in @nytimes.com

ADUs are a great way to add a little more housing in every NYC neighborhood. Happy to see that applications + the ADUs for You program are up, but we'd love to see less restrictive zoning, too!

If this moves forward, it's is an incredibly shortsighted move. Shovels are in the ground now — this threatens jobs for thousands of workers and jeopardizes billions in economic activity.

Work on the Hudson Tunnel Project is moving quickly, and that's great for the NYC region — safe, reliable transit is good for our long-term growth. Read Josh Berman's full comments on the Hudson Tunnel: https://rpa.org/news/testimony/rpa-comments-to-gateway-development-commission-9-30-2025

We're less than a month away from Celebrate the Tri-State at #Cipriani25Broadway! Make sure you have your tickets to celebrate our honorees! #OnlyatCipriani25Broadway #MomentFactory

Great conversation with Tiffany-Ann Taylor tomorrow on #CongestionPricing + her career in transportation! Register for her webinar with Yale's Hixon Center to learn more: https://bit.ly/46KR7lt

Really cool exhibit in the Bronx from @urbanomnibus.bsky.social @nycplanning.bsky.social now through November! Learn about the Cross Bronx, its history, and its impact on local communities through history:

Revolution Wind is back on track, and that's great for CT (and the region as a whole). The offshore wind project is expected to power 350,000 homes — cutting carbon and creating jobs in the process!

The new Brooklyn Marine Terminal will create: 🏘️ 6K homes (2.4K being permanently affordable) 🏞️ 28 acres of public space 🏗️ 2K permanent jobs + 37K temp jobs The bottom line — more homes, more green space, more jobs. You love to see it!

The heat/humidity this week is a sharp reminder to NYers — it gets HOT on the subway platforms. The MTA is considering new ways to cool down the system, but "It’s not an easy task," RPA's Kate Slevin told @thecity.nyc:

Transit zones have half of CT's housing, despite covering 9% of land. When we build housing around transit, we can make way for efficient travel, job opportunities, and environmental protection. RPA's Homes on Track: CT report in Hartford Business Journal

Have you seen our Celebrate the Tri-State speaker line-up? Join us at #Cipriani25Broadway on 10/23 to help us celebrate our honorees! Tickets still available on RPA's website: https://rpa.org/events/benefit/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined RPA for our #ClimateWeek discussion on reduced fare programs! A full recording of the panel is available on our website — watch it here:

Latest report from RPA: Reduced fare programs across the U.S. help people access transit — but they're crucial for accessing healthcare, jobs, community, and much more. A 🧵on findings and best practices:

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment is moving forward — and with it comes more $$$ for housing, resiliency, and economic activity. feat. Tiffany-Ann Taylor in @commercialobserver.bsky.social

Two chances to catch RPA in action for #ClimateWeek today! See Tom Wright on WSP's resilient infrastructure panel AND catch Rob Freudenberg on AECOM's weather and climate adaptation symposium. More on RPA's website: https://bit.ly/47UopRh

The charter revision questions on New York City's ballots this fall are all about creating an affordable, connected New York City. RPA says vote YES for questions 2-5, and put together a guide for NYC voters!

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan is moving forward following this morning's vote! This plan is an investment in housing, climate resiliency, and freight mobility in our region, RPA's Tiffany-Ann Taylor says. We're excited to see this move forward!

Hmm ... almost as if ... people want accessible, affordable housing 🤔 (Anyway — vote yes on the Charter Revision + learn more from @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social)

Jersey City has built more housing that other parts of the region, but there's still a lack of affordability. "Jersey City cannot resolve the housing problems for the metro area on its own," Marcel Negret told Vital City in the recent issue on housing: https://bit.ly/46wXfxr

That's MY mayor 🥹 🥹 🥹 RPA's Pete Harrison spoke to News8 this week about bringing together decision-makers, advocates, and policy experts at @yimbytown.bsky.social — take a look ⬇️

Single-stairway buildings make it easier to build duplexes, town homes, and other types of middle-density housing — meaning more affordable homes for people across CT, @peteharrison860.bsky.social told @ctmirror.org

Counting down the days until we're at #Cipriani25Broadway for our Celebrate the Tri-State benefit ☺️💭 Join us on 10/23 — get your tickets: https://rpa.org/events/benefit/2025

Still time to register for our webinar on offshore wind transmission happening TOMORROW! Join RPA, @nylcv.bsky.social, NJ Offshore Wind Alliance, and Rise Light & Power for a conversation on obstacles and opportunities for offshore wind. Register now: https://bit.ly/46wldZH

The demand for housing in NYC, especially affordable housing, is at an all-time high. The OneLIC Plan would create more housing, creates economic opportunity, and develops a resilient waterfront. Read full comments from RPA's Christine Garner: https://bit.ly/48kvn1Y

Big news for NYC transit — transit ridership is at post-pandemic record highs! per AMNY: https://bit.ly/42A5gQU

Pro-Homes, Pro-Riders, Pro-Pizza 🙂‍↕️ 🙂‍↕️ 🙂‍↕️ RPA had a great time at @yimbytown.bsky.social w/ @desegregatect.bsky.social this week! Thanks to Chris Randall Photos for some getting some great staff moments.

That's a wrap on YIMBYtown 2025! Thanks to @desegregatect.bsky.social for hosting a great @yimbytown.bsky.social! Here are some highlights from RPA staff in action — more to come soon ✨

It's the last set of breakout sessions for @yimbytown.bsky.social 2025, and we're closing it out with a conversation between Moses Gates and Dan Garodnick @nycplanning.bsky.social. Follow along:

We’re at the final day of @yimbytown.bsky.social and kicking things off with a plenary panel on housing and transportation, moderated by RPA's Kate Slevin!

Hello from @yimbytown.bsky.social! Marcel Negret and @peteharrison860.bsky.social are giving an overview of our Homes on Track CT report this afternoon — we’ll be live posting to share some highlights!

NEW from RPA: Building housing near transit is great for affordability, jobs, equity, and more. But when CT invests in transit, it hasn’t been followed by more housing. RPA’s report examines transit-oriented communities in CT - a 🧵 rpa.org/work/reports...

CT Director @peteharrison860.bsky.social interviewed @billmckibben.bsky.social this afternoon as part of a @yimbytown.bsky.social keynote on housing and climate

Greetings from YIMBYtown 🏠 🚉 🍕 RPA is in New Haven through Tuesday for @yimbytown.bsky.social, hosted by @desegregatect.bsky.social! Follow along — we'll be sharing highlights throughout the week on our socials!

The latest episode of RPA Radio is out today! RPA's Kate Slevin sits down with Brian Farkas from ArentFox Schiff to talk about the current legal challenges to #CongestionPricing in NYC. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7p80...

24 years ago, all eyes were on NYC as the events of 9/11 occurred. In the aftermath, RPA and the Civil Alliance to Rebuild Downtown New York convened more than 600 people from throughout the region to envision how we should rebuild. Learn more: https://t.co/0ZYrHcIq0I https://t.co/dnAFpGR3eN

NEW: New Jersey will have a new governor this fall. In order to secure a resilient, equitable, and prosperous future, RPA released its Planning Priorities for the next governor as a guide 🧵 rpa.org/news/lab/pla...

Hate to say we told you so ... but once again, we have proof that #CongestionPricing is helping everyone. Charlie Komanoff in @nyc.streetsblog.org shows that traffic isn't diverting into the South Bronx — there's less traffic in NYC overall.

NYC needs more housing, full stop. Keep the ballot questions for the fall. New Yorkers deserve a say in how we keep our city accessible and affordable for all. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/let...

We need Props 2-5 in NYC — they'll give us new tools to build more housing. Incredibly excited to see real momentum behind the work to end NYC's affordable housing crisis via @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social!

Back to school season is here — but recent grads are struggling to find housing in the region. If we want our region to have a thriving future, we need to make housing affordable (and that means smarter zoning and more housing)!

Excited to see @zoningatlas.bsky.social and other partners at @yimbytown.bsky.social next week!

We can’t solve the housing crisis without zoning reform. Let’s create policies that work for people, not just parcels! More on @ghna-nj.bsky.social: binje.com/great-homes-...

Just about 2 weeks away from our webinar on housing in Westchester w/ Welcome Home Westchester, Westchester County Association, and Mayor Chance Mullen of Pelham NY! Register to join us on 9/9: http://bit.ly/building-growth

🚨 The 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn is here! RPA helped craft the 2023 Comprehensive Plan — we're thrilled to see the next iteration and see the updates! A great resource for planners in Brooklyn and across NYC.

Granny flats, basement/garage apartments, backyard cottages ... they're all small ways to create housing in neighborhoods that need them. #CityOfYes made them possible across NYC. Now it's time to see the benefits of these units!

Tunneling for the Hudson Tunnel Project will kick off in 2026, a big milestone for the Gateway Program. It's finally happening — and the benefits are going to be "astronomical."

Earlier this summer, RPA lost a dear colleague and friend. Ellis Calvin was part of the RPA team for 10 years, serving as a researcher, mapmaker, mentor, and teacher — as well as a true Renaissance Man. In remembrance of Ellis: https://bit.ly/4lCxdhC

NJ is poised to add a number of clean energy projects, but long delays from grid operators have put some in jeopardy. RPA's Kyle Mason explains the current state of clean energy in NJ with @gothamist.com