NYC Urbanism

Exploring architecture, urbanism, history, planning and real estate in New York City.

 

EAST SIDE ACCESS

One of the largest infrastructure projects in the United States is underway beneath the streets of Midtown Manhattan. A new eight-track train terminal is being carved out of the bedrock 150 feet below Grand Central and will soon accommodate 162,000 Long Island Rail Road commuters daily.

Brutal nyc

Brutal NYC is an ongoing project by NYC Urbanism that surveys brutalist architecture in and around New York City. Stay tuned for the final product this spring.

SIXTEEN ACRES, SEVENTEEN YEARS:
THE STATUS OF THE WTC COMPLEX

A detailed examination of the World Trade Center Complex construction status in 2018.

WEB STORE

Fine-art prints of historic photographs, maps and illustrations.

FAVORITES

To celebrate our 1,000th post on Instagram, a look back at ten of our favorite NYC Urbanism posts over the last two years!

20 Exchange

History of 20 Exchange Place, the City Bank Farmers Trust Building skyscraper in Lower Manhattan.