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Public Place: Visioning the Gowanus Canal WaterfrontBrooklyns Gowanus Canal, once a vibrant oyster bed and pristine fishery, is today one of the most toxic waterways in the United States. But with land becoming increasingly sparse in New York City, vacant lots along the canal have the potential to be …
Capstone Projects
Public Place: Visioning the Gowanus Canal WaterfrontBrooklyns Gowanus Canal, once a vibrant oyster bed and pristine fishery, is today one of the most toxic waterways in the United States. But with land becoming increasingly sparse in New York City, vacant lots along the canal have the potential to be …
Capstone Projects
Effects of the Industrialization of Tequila on Agave Workers in Arandas, MexicoNAFTA and U.S. recognition of Mexico's regions of appellation for tequila brought a substantial presence of multinational corporations into Mexico's tequila industry. With this, agave -- the principal ingredient of tequila -- is no longer cultivated by …
Capstone Projects
Identifying Needs and Exploring Options for Affordable Housing in a Changing Manhattan Neighborhood"The Capstone team provided the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) with information to help the organization see the current state of the community and evaluate the feasibility of affordable housing construction in the context of …
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Travel Course - Program Fee FormNote: Payment must be made via credit card . Payments are non-refundable and hold your seat in the course. All fields marked with an * are required. First Name Last Name N# University Name or Affiliation School Name Email Phone Address City State -- …
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Overweight, obesity, and inactivity and urban design in rapidly growing Chinese citiesChina faces rising rates of overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity among its citizens. Risk is highest in China’s rapidly growing cities and urban populations. Current urban development practices and policies in China heighten this risk. These …
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The Homeland Security HashFour years after it opened its doors, the Department of Homeland Security is by general agreement one of the most troubled cabinet-level agencies in the federal government. Hardly a day goes by without some fresh report on a contract gone bad, a new …
Alumni In Action
Lauren StewartWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because I wanted to go to a top school in public & nonprofit management while also being immersed in a city full of opportunity. Wagner’s access to top professionals who are doing the work you …
Faculty Profile
Noah BeckwithNoah Beckwith is an impact investment specialist focused on inclusive business, social and environmental fund management, development impact assessment and emerging-markets private equity in the SME sector. He is the Senior Impact Specialist advising …
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Elvis CordovaWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I wanted to be in New York because I had a strong interest in working for the United Nations. I was also enthusiastic about the Capstone program that Wagner offered as part of its curriculum, as the …
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Visa RequirementsUnderstand Your Visa Requirements In liaison with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, NYU’s Office for Global Services (OGS) coordinates services for F-1 and J-1 international students, scholars, and their dependents, including information related …
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Planning for Emergencies and DisastersThe consequences of disastrous events are escalating globally in terms of lives lost, injuries, adverse social conditions, economic costs, and environmental destruction. Furthermore, the rapidity of action required when an emergency arises poses unique …Alumni In Action
Jan Luis Mendez GarciaWhere do you work? Describe your current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I currently work at the New York City Independent Office, a publicly funded agency that provides nonpartisan information about New York City's budget to the …
News
Event Recap: NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why is it Under Attack?On February 25, 2025, NYU Wagner partnered with The Century Foundation to present “NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why is it Under Attack?,” a panel discussion featuring prominent experts exploring the initial impact and potential future of New York …
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Building Bridges from Margins: The Work of Leadership in Social Change OrganizationsAttention to the relational dimensions of leadership represents a new frontier of leadership research and is an expression of the growing scholarly interest in the conditions that foster collective action within and across boundaries. This article …
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Microenterprise Development for Better Health OutcomesShowing that economic development and public health, often thought of as distinct, are both interdependent and dependent on social and political conditions, this book provides a new appreciation of the close relationship between microenterprise …
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The Microfinance PromiseThe article presents information about a set of financial institutions in underdeveloped countries which are striving to alleviate poverty by providing financial services to low-income households. These institutions, united under the banner of …
Capstone Projects
Infrastructure Financing in Southeast Asia after DecentralizationDuring the past twenty years, Southeast Asia has witnessed a great push towards decentralization and increased responsibilities for subnational governments. Among these responsibilities, financing urban infrastructure poses some of the greatest …
Alumni In Action
Liz Casey ZelnickWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because I wanted to advance my career and be the one helping develop policy and legislation, rather than simply working within the system that existed. Wagner had the perfect combination of …
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Events Archives Detention and Deportation Conference Day: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm EDT Location: Main Event Space, NYU Wagner (105 E 17th St) Join us for a full-day conference exploring detention and deportation from …
Capstone Projects
St. George Ferry Terminal - Affordable Housing Needs and OptionsBetween 2000 and 2005 the median rent and home value of Staten Island's Community District 1 increased by 33 and 110 percent, respectively, outpacing the only 11 percent increase in median household income. The combination of accelerated housing costs and …
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Utilizing big data in the credit union industryThe National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions helps low- and moderate-income individuals achieve financial independence by organizing, supporting, and investing in credit unions that serve underserved communities. The Federation’s members …
Stories
Prioritizing the Protection of Vulnerable Populations in California, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan, and New YorkWhen she began studying at NYU Wagner in 2015, Justine Jacob (MPA 2018) brought her first-hand experiences working in both Palestine and Egypt to her international policy and management specialization. Justine was a global studies major in undergrad, and …
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Cropsey Avenue - Gateway to Coney IslandNew York City's Economic Development Corporation (EDC) was charged by Mayor Bloomberg with designing and implementing an economic revitalization for Coney Island, Brooklyn. A Coney Island Strategic Plan was created which calls for enhanced entertainment …