Why Does the History of Squatting in NYC Matter? | January 15

Join us at UnionDocs on January 15 for documentary work and discussion tackling the history of squatting in New York City, and asking why that history matters today.

Gotham in the Gallery

What makes New York, New York? A new permanent exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York takes on just that question; curator Sarah Henry explains why formulating the right answer is impossible — and beside the point.

Metropolitan Meditations | November 20

Join us at UnionDocs on November 20 to celebrate filmmaker Peter Hutton's groundbreaking portraits of New York City's landscapes.

Making Sense of Model Cities

Historians of and planners from the era of Model Cities give their take on the lessons and legacies of this often-overlooked program.

OmniBeers | October 27

Join us on October 27th for autumnal OmniBeers with the new team.

Call for Entries: Space Invaders

We invite all city circulators and mavens of transportation to compose and submit a two-minute video of radical empathy.

Back to Work

A note from Urban Omnibus's new Editor-in-Chief, Mariana Mogilevich.

City Squares: Generous Public Space

The anthology, like the public square, is a gathering place for a diversity of voices.

Typecast: Row House

The Row House Plays Itself

For our Typecast series, we look at the row house as costume, backdrop, and even a character in its own right in popular culture.

City Squares: A Conversation | June 23

Join us at Rizzoli Books on June 23rd for a conversation about the importance of public squares in city life.