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Alumni In Action
Mhando Mbughuni… Smoke say about this?" How did being in New York City impact your professional journey? I have a special …
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MUP - International Planning - Checksheet… dramatic effects on the global environment. The world's cities will also be dramatically impacted by the very changes … of humans society on earth that we understand how to plan cities and regions with the natural environment in mind. What … URPL-GP.2625, Environmental Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities and URPL-GP.2645, Planning for Emergencies and …
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Does Municipally Subsidized Housing Improve School Quality? Evidence from New York City… urban neighborhoods, but little research studies the impact of such investments on community amenities. Purpose: We examine the impact of subsidized owner-occupied housing on the quality of …
News
How Immigrants—and Their Kids—Have Remade New York City… May 9, NYU Wagner hosted a lecture and discussion on the impact of immigration on New York City featuring Philip …
Capstone Projects
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF THE NYS EVICTION MORATORIUM ON COVID-19 INFECTIONS… difference-in-difference analyses to estimate the impact of the eviction moratorium on COVID-19 cases and the … EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF THE NYS EVICTION MORATORIUM ON COVID-19 INFECTIONS …
Faculty Profile
Lucy BlockLucy Block is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Lucy Block is the Data Communications Manager at the Climate and Community Institute where she distills CCI’s in-depth research and …
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NYU Wagner students publish a pair of op-eds on urban planning and policy in "Vital City" online journal… " Risks Outside the Zone ," a deep dive into the potential impact of congestion pricing on the South Bronx and Northern …
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Hayes Prize recognizes three recent NYU Wagner graduates for their High-Impact Initiatives… in New York City government who have led outstanding, high-impact project work. At the 2019 awards ceremony, three NYU … three recent NYU Wagner graduates for their High-Impact Initiatives …
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Survival and Death in New Orleans: An Empirical Look at the Human Impact of Katrina… reports in the popular press, the author finds that the impact of the storm was felt most acutely by the elderly … and Death in New Orleans: An Empirical Look at the Human Impact of Katrina …
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Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen Explores Impact of Historic District Designations… Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen looks into the impact of historical preservation on New York City … Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen Explores Impact of Historic District Designations …
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WSA Executive Board… I’m an MPA-PNP student specializing in Social Impact, Innovation & Investment. I’m a dedicated nonprofit …
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The Effect of Residential Mobility on Student Performance: Evidence from New York CityResidential mobility is likely to have consequences for student performance, but prior empirical work is largely correlational and offers little insight into its impacts. Using rich, longitudinal data, we estimate the effects of residential mobility on …
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Student Spotlight: Julian Mura-Kröger (MUP 2026)… in sustainability because I was very interested in how cities and other local actors can address climate change. … and I now know that my initial interest in climate and cities was tied to my foundational desire to see how the …
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The Fiscal Consequences of Special District Consolidation: Evidence from California… variation in the number of districts, isolating the causal impact of government fragmentation is challenging. To … procedures for the consolidation and annexation of cities and special districts. Using synthetic control … Efforts to reduce fragmentation may have limited fiscal impact unless they target districts where overlapping …
Faculty Profile
Prachi PatelPrachi currently serves as a public sector consultant at Baker Tilly, where she advises municipal clients on complex financial and strategic challenges. Her work focuses on helping local governments align financial tools with broader public service …
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NYU Wagner alumnus elected Mayor of Silicon Valley city… alumnus Rich Tran (MPA 2014) is poised to make a major impact on the future of his Silicon Valley city of Milpitas , …
Capstone Projects
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF NYC HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS POLICY ON SCHOOL FUNDRAISING… past academic performance. The Capstone team explored the impact of this policy on public school fundraising, … ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF NYC HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS POLICY ON SCHOOL …
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Dean's Council… Kellerman Senior Fellow, Community Impact Policy Institute Carol is a life-long public servant … Institution Metropolitan Policy Program working with cities including Buffalo and Detroit to identify and … Symphony and previously served on the boards of Bayes Impact and Alternative Family Services, and has had academic …
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Three NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized in City and State’s 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100… their visionary leadership and commitment to social impact. 32. RuthAnne Visnauskas (MUP 1996), Commissioner and …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Above & Beyond: Women ListCity & State ’s 2025 Above & Beyond: Women list honors trailblazing leaders whose work has significantly impacted New York communities. Among this year’s honorees are two NYU Wagner alumni, Elisabeth Wynn and Lourdes Zapata, who have made remarkable …
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Two NYU Wagner Alumni Recognized Among City & State’s 2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development… in economic development has had a transformative impact on their communities and industries. Rosalie Drago …
Capstone Projects
Planned Parenthood of New York City & Emergency Contraception… City (PPNYC) tasked the Capstone team with forecasting the impact to the organization when emergency contraception (EC), … The specific objective of this project is to assess the impact on PPNYC’s revenue, patient volume, and number and …
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A School-Randomized Clinical Trial of an Integrated Social-Emotional Learning and Literacy Intervention: Impacts on Third-Grade OutcomesObjective: To report experimental impacts of a universal, integrated school-based intervention in social–emotional learning and literacy development on change over 1 school year in 3rd-grade children's social–emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes. …
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Three NYU Wagner Alumni Named to City & State's 2025 Political Consultants Power 100 City & State ’s 2025 Political Consultants Power 100 highlights the key players who have made significant contributions to New York’s most impactful campaigns. Among this year’s honorees are three NYU Wagner alumni whose expertise and leadership have …