Urban Omnibus

Thomas Outerbridge explains the infrastructure of recycling in New York City, touching on how public awareness, household participation, and new recycling technologies can contribute to reducing waste.

Announcing the third annual Urban Omnibus writing competition, this year on the topic of common ownership, private property, and the sharing economy. Deadline: Monday, May 12, 2014.

Christine Gaspar of the Center for Urban Pedagogy walks us through the core concepts of New York City’s zoning code and describes the strategies the organization employs to break down its complexity.

Rasmia Kirmani-Frye and Nadine Maleh of Community Solutions discuss how investment in the capability and capacity of a local community can bring transformative change to a neighborhood from within.

Damon Rich shares how the design and programming of Newark's Riverfront Park honors decades of local struggles around equity and identity.