Policy and Advocacy | 9/25/24
Graphic for City of Yes

Today marks an important step in the process to pass City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, with the City Planning Commission voting to approve the proposal. The proposed...

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Policy and Advocacy | 8/14/24
A photo of outdoor dining shed in NYC

Last weekend, Dining Out NYC hit a new milestone with a deadline to apply for the new program. After the success of the temporary outdoor dining program during the...

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Policy and Advocacy | 7/31/24
Aerial view looking down a street with many cars and tall buildings on either side

This morning, during the July MTA Board meeting, we heard the mid-year financial update, which unpacked the detrimental impact of Governor Hochul’s decision to pause...

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Policy and Advocacy | 6/26/24
Supporters of the Get Sheds Down Initiative

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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Policy and Advocacy | 6/5/24
Photo: Flickr/joiseyshowaa

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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Policy and Advocacy | 6/5/24
The New York State Capitol building exterior

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...

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Policy and Advocacy | 5/22/24
Support for city of yes housing rally in NYC

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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Policy and Advocacy | 5/8/24
Task force rally

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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Policy and Advocacy | 4/24/24
Scene at New York State legislature passing

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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Policy and Advocacy | 4/10/24
Public matching graphic

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...

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Policy and Advocacy | 4/10/24
Yes to Housing advocates

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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Policy and Advocacy | 3/27/24
Bodrum's outdoor dining structure.

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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Policy and Advocacy | 3/13/24
Graphic showing applications for the Summer Youth Employment Program are available.

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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Policy and Advocacy | 3/13/24
A map of New York City depicting the NYCEDC's teams selected for its Mass Timber Studio.

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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Policy and Advocacy | 2/28/24
Traffic in NYC

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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Policy and Advocacy | 2/14/24
The New York State Capitol in Albany, NY

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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Policy and Advocacy | 1/31/24
New York City community districts. Image: Fitnr via Wikimedia Commons.

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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Chapter News, Policy and Advocacy | 1/31/24
NY Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a podium

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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Policy and Advocacy | 1/17/24
The New York State Capitol in Albany, NY

In 2024, AIA New York will be focused on advocating for state and city policies on housing, sustainability, transportation and infrastructure, public realm, and...

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Policy and Advocacy | 11/29/23
outdoor dining in front of a bar

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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