The Ford Foundation and four others plan to substantially increase their spending, a splurge financed in part by issuing debt.

As it stands, the streets belong to men. This can be taken figuratively, as well as literally. We’re well overdue for gender-equal cities

Prospect Park welcomes over 10 million visitors every year, and right now, it’s more crowded than ever. Beyond the lack of social distancing that has enraged some New Yorkers, parkgoers may not notice another new development: There’s no longer the same level of maintenance, trash collection, and gardening.

Cities face an uncertain future in the wake of Covid-19. Some predict a new wave of urban flight as public health, employment and affordability challenges intersect with an upsurge in remote work and connectivity that allows for more mobility.

Last week, 25 million Americans returned to public life. As more and more governors relax their stay-at-home orders and restrictions on businesses, that number will only grow, even as COVID-19 cases around the country remain higher than public health experts consider safe. We are at a precarious moment as a country, where we must balance recovery and caution.

Our shared economy depends most on what happens in between.

COVID-19 is a dangerous new reality, spreading indiscriminately and without regard for skin color or cultural background. Yet many black and brown Americans are dying at disproportionately high rates. Will this be the time that we stop talking about structural racism and finally do something about it?

A Gehl global survey on public space usage during the COVID-19 pandemic reveals an astounding glimpse into public life today.

With parks filled and social distancing in effect, cities need to find more room for residents to get outside during lockdowns. Here’s where it’s hiding.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, parks should be celebrated, protected, and ultimately leveraged to support public health.