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Yesterday, AIA New York joined Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, DOB Commissioner Jimmy Oddo, Borough President Mark Levine, Council Member Keith Powers, and Chief Public Realm...
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AIA New York is deeply concerned with Governor Hochul’s plan to indefinitely suspend the implementation of New York City’s Congestion Pricing. Hochul announced the...
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The Primary Election on June 25, 2024 is only a month away! We are pleased to provide our members with a Voter Guide to candidates in districts located in Manhattan...
![Support for city of yes housing rally in NYC](https://www.aiany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/housing-1500-768x512.jpg)
For years, New Yorkers have been experiencing a growing housing and affordability crisis. Antiquated and unnecessary zoning laws limit opportunities to build housing and...
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This morning, AIA New York joined Deputy Major Meera Joshi, NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Tom Foley, and fellow members of the Mayor’s...
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On April 20, Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The budget adds a number of tools to the toolbox to build more...
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In November 2022, New York State (NYS) created a program that matches and multiplies small donations. The NYS Public Campaign Finance Program allows candidates running...
![Yes to Housing advocates](https://www.aiany.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/public-1500-768x512.jpg)
Today, the Yes to Housing Coalition—a group of over 120 pro-housing advocates—joined together in support of the citywide zoning text amendment proposal, City of Yes...
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The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Mayor’s Office recently hosted private tours showcasing four prototypes that adhere to the new outdoor dining...
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Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized internship program that offers outstanding high school and college students the opportunity to participate in summer...
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Last week, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced the teams selected for the inaugural NYC Mass Timber Studio. The Studio is a climate...
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On February 29, MTA Bridges and Tunnels holds the first of four public hearings on New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program. AIA New York has been a...
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On February 14, AIA New York testified before the New York State Joint Committee on Housing on AIANY’s FY25 Article VII Budget priorities. AIANY’s testimony...
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Borough Presidents and City Council Members are now accepting applications for those interested in serving on community boards. Community boards are volunteer advisory...
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AIA New York is looking for specific feedback on how the expiration of the 421-a Tax Incentive program is impacting your firm and the projects in your portfolio. The...
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In 2024, AIA New York will be focused on advocating for state and city policies on housing, sustainability, transportation and infrastructure, public realm, and...
![outdoor dining in front of a bar](https://www.aiany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dot-768x576.jpg)
Last week, AIA New York testified at the Department of Transportation (DOT)’s hearing on the proposed rules for the permanent outdoor dining program, Dining Out NYC....
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AIA New York Political Action Fund’s highly rated candidates come out on top! Due to the City Council’s redistricting process, this was a unique election where...
![New Yorkers dining outdoors in the West Village](https://www.aiany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cafecluny-768x576.jpg)
Last week, NYC Department of Transportation released their proposed rules for implementing the permanent outdoor dining program, Dining Out NYC. Outdoor dining was a...
![Affordable housing in Prospect Heights, New York](https://www.aiany.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Affordable_housing_in_Prospect_Heights_New_York_New_York-768x512.jpg)
Last week, AIA New York sent a letter to the City Planning Commission expressing our support for the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposed zoning text amendment....