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Sixteen Wagner Community Members Named to Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Transition Team… Prospect Park Alliance Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urban Planning Tiffany Ann Taylor, vice president for …
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PADM-GP.2139
Behavioral Economics and Public Policy DesignStandard economic theory assumes that individuals are fully rational decision-makers; however, that is often not the case in the real world. Behavioral economics uses findings from lab and field experiments to advance existing economic models by …Webpage
Policy Areas Reports Quick Fixes to Lock in Wins for Workers: How States Can Preserve New Federal Protections (co-author Paul Sonn), National Employment Law Project, November 26, 2024. Power in partnership: How government agencies and community partners are joining …
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Master of Urban Planning… MASTER OF URBAN PLANNING Study urban planning in NYC, where ideas meet urban realities. "I hope I can improve the quality of life of … Faculty: Premier scholars in a variety of disciplines—urban planning, public service, finance, and more Career … Master of Urban Planning …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015), Founder and Executive Director, Barbershop Books Alvin is the founder and executive director of Barbershop Books , a national literacy nonprofit that partners with neighborhood barbershops to help Black boys and other children …
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DEVELOPING PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOR AN INNOVATIVE SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONThe Action Lab is a young organization that fosters interdisciplinary and cross-movement spaces for learning, gathering, and reflection. Its four anchor initiatives aim to find shared strategies for action, help change-makers build and sharpen social …
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Student Spotlight: Gabriel Negrón Torres (MUP 2026)… MUP program? I came to Wagner because I wanted to study urban planning in a city where the stakes and possibilities … service school that also happened to be the top-ranked in urban policy—was the clear choice to continue my path. I initially focused on transportation and urban policy in the MUP program, but over time, I’ve …
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NYU Wagner External Scholarships Directory… degree. Award Amount: Varies Visit Website Instituto Ling: Urban Planning Scholarship Program Description: The UP (Urban Planning) Scholarship Program aims to recognize the fundamental role of urban planning professionals in seeking to overcome old and … sciences, engineering, public/global health, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved …
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Sesen PaulosWhere do you work? Describe your current job and how your role contributes to making an impact. I work at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an international NGO working to provide humanitarian and development assistance to communities around the world. I …
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URPL-GP.2612
Smart, Sustainable Planning in Amsterdam… to sustainable mobility, climate adaptation, and urban tech. Through a combination of expert-led lectures, … will gain invaluable insights into Amsterdam's integrated urban planning strategies, exploring how this historic city has evolved into a global leader in sustainable urban development, and relating lessons learned into our home …Faculty Profile
Noelle DamicoThe Rev. Noelle Damico is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She is also a Senior Fellow at the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, in New York City. She has worked …
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Student Spotlight: Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026)Robyn James (MPA-PNP 2026), Chair, NYU Wagner Black Student Association (BSA) Robyn James is a Master of Public Administration student in NYU Wagner’s Public & Nonprofit Management (PNP) program with a specialization in Advocacy & Political Action, and …
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Elective Courses… it is air pollution, deforestation or climate change, as urban regions grow, they continue to have dramatic effects on … the world's most pressing environmental challenges through urban planning and policy. URPL-GP.2625, Environmental … Area The majority of the world’s population now lives in urban areas though rapidly increasing rates of urbanization …
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Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship… The Henry Hart Rice Urban Studies Fellowship, endowed by the Rice Family … their scholarship and expertise to bear upon significant urban issues. The fellowship provides full tuition support … made his biggest impact on New York City real estate and urban planning. He was instrumental in preserving and …
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Julia Lane… has held positions at the National Science Foundation, The Urban Institute, The World Bank, American University and NORC …
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Michael Keane… and investment in multifamily properties. In the field of urban planning, his focus areas include land use, zoning, and … Since 2012, Michael has been an Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning at the New York University Robert F. Wagner … where he has served as faculty advisor on more than 25 Urban Planning Capstone projects. Michael is a member of the …
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More than Just Exercise: Walking in Today's Cities… Transportation planners, policymakers, urban designers, and activists have expended considerable … considerably across place and class, and that walking in urban areas may best be explained by a dual conceptualization … of walking as the mode of last resort and a highly-prized urban amenity. This seemingly self-contradictory dual role …
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Salo Vinocur Coslovsky… Salo Coslovsky is Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Public Service at NYU Wagner. His research … a board member of Conexsus-USA. Coslovsky holds a Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Planning from MIT, an M.A. in Law and …
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Alumni Spotlight: Kristin Van Busum (MPA 2010)After a life-changing trip to Central America, Kristin Van Busum (MPA 2010) combined her passion for addressing inequity with her NYU Wagner education to launch Project Alianza , a women-led nonprofit organization committed to improving education access …
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Susanna BlankleySusanna Blankley has 15 years of tenant and labor organizing experience. Currently, she is the Coalition Coordinator for the Right to Counsel NYC Coalition , which is made up of more than 45 tenant advocate groups, tenant organizing groups, faith based …
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Jerry Salama… York City through the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. He also worked with Professors Vicki Been and …
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URPL-GP.2670
Land Use, Housing and Community Development in New York City Seminar… This interdisciplinary seminar brings together law, urban planning and public policy students to analyze historic … Assistant Secretary at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Jerry Salama, a developer of …Landing Page
The NYU Democracy ProjectAbout the NYU Democracy Project The NYU Democracy Project began in 2019 with the VOTE2020 Initiative, a project aimed at increasing voter engagement in the 2020 election both on NYU's campus and nationwide. Since then, the Project has continued funding …
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ChengHe Guan… ChengHe Guan is an Assistant Professor of Urban Science and Policy at NYU Shanghai, Global Network … the founding co-director of the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Urban Design and Urban Science (LOUD) . Dr. Guan is also affiliated with the …