Regional Plan Association
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Happy Thanksgiving!
This year, we're thankful for efficient transit, affordable housing, sustainable solutions, and the staff, board, friends, and partners that make our work possible 🧡 🍂
This year, we're thankful for efficient transit, affordable housing, sustainable solutions, and the staff, board, friends, and partners that make our work possible 🧡 🍂
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
This year, we're thankful for efficient transit, affordable housing, sustainable solutions, and the staff, board, friends, and partners that make our work possible 🧡 🍂
This year, we're thankful for efficient transit, affordable housing, sustainable solutions, and the staff, board, friends, and partners that make our work possible 🧡 🍂
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement!
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Congrats to Rick Cotton on his retirement!
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
Besides overseeing majorly important infrastructure projects, Rick is also a Zuccotti Winner and a longtime friend of RPA.
Congrats on a great tenure! Full statement: https://bit.ly/4p7D15G
We're hoping @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will champion the Interborough Express during his administration — and we're hoping you get involved in the planning process!
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
November 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We're hoping @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will champion the Interborough Express during his administration — and we're hoping you get involved in the planning process!
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
@mta.info is accepting comments until 11/26. Learn more and submit yours: https://bit.ly/42OGVXZ
The future of the electric grid in NY is uncertain. With growing demand upstate and reliability issues downstate, what can we expect?
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The future of the electric grid in NY is uncertain. With growing demand upstate and reliability issues downstate, what can we expect?
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down the state of NY's electric grid in our latest Lab post
The Mamdani campaign got so many people excited about transit in NYC — we love to see it!
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Mamdani campaign got so many people excited about transit in NYC — we love to see it!
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Kate Slevin spoke to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation goals the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social admin should focus on (including the bus network)
Behind-the-scenes of Kate Slevin talking to Annika Pergament on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation + the new mayoral administration — tune in this evening to catch it on Rush Hour!
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Behind-the-scenes of Kate Slevin talking to Annika Pergament on @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social about transportation + the new mayoral administration — tune in this evening to catch it on Rush Hour!
NEW: RPA is launching a Board Chair search committee as Chair Raymond J. McGuire approaches the end of his term
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NEW: RPA is launching a Board Chair search committee as Chair Raymond J. McGuire approaches the end of his term
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
Read more on RPA's website (including info on how to nominate a candidate):
https://bit.ly/4rmMKGP
RPA's Kyle Mason joined @nrdc.org and @evergreenaction.bsky.social yesterday to urge NJ leaders to take action and lower rates for bill payers across the Garden State.
Read coverage of the event in @politico.com!
🔗 https://bit.ly/48aHTRf
Read coverage of the event in @politico.com!
🔗 https://bit.ly/48aHTRf
November 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
RPA's Kyle Mason joined @nrdc.org and @evergreenaction.bsky.social yesterday to urge NJ leaders to take action and lower rates for bill payers across the Garden State.
Read coverage of the event in @politico.com!
🔗 https://bit.ly/48aHTRf
Read coverage of the event in @politico.com!
🔗 https://bit.ly/48aHTRf
Late last night, we saw HB 8002 pass the Senate during CT's special session.
This legislation is crucial for creating the pro-homes Connecticut our region deserves.
Now, we look to Gov. Lamont to sign it into law!
This legislation is crucial for creating the pro-homes Connecticut our region deserves.
Now, we look to Gov. Lamont to sign it into law!
November 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Late last night, we saw HB 8002 pass the Senate during CT's special session.
This legislation is crucial for creating the pro-homes Connecticut our region deserves.
Now, we look to Gov. Lamont to sign it into law!
This legislation is crucial for creating the pro-homes Connecticut our region deserves.
Now, we look to Gov. Lamont to sign it into law!
Yesterday, NYC Council passed the OneLIC plan, bringing new homes, community investments, and resiliency updates to the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens.
RPA applauds the move and looks forward to its implementation. See the full statement from Moses Gates: https://bit.ly/4qUS6bJ
RPA applauds the move and looks forward to its implementation. See the full statement from Moses Gates: https://bit.ly/4qUS6bJ
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Yesterday, NYC Council passed the OneLIC plan, bringing new homes, community investments, and resiliency updates to the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens.
RPA applauds the move and looks forward to its implementation. See the full statement from Moses Gates: https://bit.ly/4qUS6bJ
RPA applauds the move and looks forward to its implementation. See the full statement from Moses Gates: https://bit.ly/4qUS6bJ
Young professionals want (and need!) affordable housing, and they're not alone — 77% of CT voters say there aren't enough affordable housing options in their communities.
We need this upcoming special session to address housing + affordability in CT!
We need this upcoming special session to address housing + affordability in CT!
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Young professionals want (and need!) affordable housing, and they're not alone — 77% of CT voters say there aren't enough affordable housing options in their communities.
We need this upcoming special session to address housing + affordability in CT!
We need this upcoming special session to address housing + affordability in CT!
Special session starts in CT this week.
A reminder — Connecticut wants more housing + supports a number of ways to make it happen.
See the full results on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
A reminder — Connecticut wants more housing + supports a number of ways to make it happen.
See the full results on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Special session starts in CT this week.
A reminder — Connecticut wants more housing + supports a number of ways to make it happen.
See the full results on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
A reminder — Connecticut wants more housing + supports a number of ways to make it happen.
See the full results on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
How can we tackle the joint issues of climate change and housing?
RPA's recent report with EDF and partners explores possible policy solutions for NYC. Read more about the report (+ our Averting Crisis work) on our website: https://bit.ly/4oTq2DO
RPA's recent report with EDF and partners explores possible policy solutions for NYC. Read more about the report (+ our Averting Crisis work) on our website: https://bit.ly/4oTq2DO
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How can we tackle the joint issues of climate change and housing?
RPA's recent report with EDF and partners explores possible policy solutions for NYC. Read more about the report (+ our Averting Crisis work) on our website: https://bit.ly/4oTq2DO
RPA's recent report with EDF and partners explores possible policy solutions for NYC. Read more about the report (+ our Averting Crisis work) on our website: https://bit.ly/4oTq2DO
Stay tuned — our latest RPA update is hitting inboxes soon.
In the latest issue:
🎉 Celebrate the Tri-State pics
🗳️ Election recaps
💡 Energy bill overviews
🚉 Penn Station history
Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4osUp4d
In the latest issue:
🎉 Celebrate the Tri-State pics
🗳️ Election recaps
💡 Energy bill overviews
🚉 Penn Station history
Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4osUp4d
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Stay tuned — our latest RPA update is hitting inboxes soon.
In the latest issue:
🎉 Celebrate the Tri-State pics
🗳️ Election recaps
💡 Energy bill overviews
🚉 Penn Station history
Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4osUp4d
In the latest issue:
🎉 Celebrate the Tri-State pics
🗳️ Election recaps
💡 Energy bill overviews
🚉 Penn Station history
Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4osUp4d
With a special session in CT potentially starting soon, it's important to remember — residents WANT affordable housing in their state!
See the full results of RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social poll on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
See the full results of RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social poll on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With a special session in CT potentially starting soon, it's important to remember — residents WANT affordable housing in their state!
See the full results of RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social poll on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
See the full results of RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social poll on our website: https://bit.ly/4oWkFUD
Electricity prices are on the rise throughout the region. But what does your electric bill actually pay for?
In our latest Lab post, Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down your electricity bill, what's causing rate hikes, and what can be done to bring down prices: https://bit.ly/47EZfnW
In our latest Lab post, Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down your electricity bill, what's causing rate hikes, and what can be done to bring down prices: https://bit.ly/47EZfnW
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Electricity prices are on the rise throughout the region. But what does your electric bill actually pay for?
In our latest Lab post, Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down your electricity bill, what's causing rate hikes, and what can be done to bring down prices: https://bit.ly/47EZfnW
In our latest Lab post, Kyle Mason and Rob Freudenberg break down your electricity bill, what's causing rate hikes, and what can be done to bring down prices: https://bit.ly/47EZfnW
We need strong action on housing in Connecticut — but don't just take it from us.
RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social partnered with @today.yougov.com and found that nearly 90% of CT residents want Gov. Lamont to take action on housing
RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social partnered with @today.yougov.com and found that nearly 90% of CT residents want Gov. Lamont to take action on housing
November 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We need strong action on housing in Connecticut — but don't just take it from us.
RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social partnered with @today.yougov.com and found that nearly 90% of CT residents want Gov. Lamont to take action on housing
RPA and @desegregatect.bsky.social partnered with @today.yougov.com and found that nearly 90% of CT residents want Gov. Lamont to take action on housing
Read our full statements from Tom Wright and Moses Gates on our website: rpa.org/news/news-re...
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Read our full statements from Tom Wright and Moses Gates on our website: rpa.org/news/news-re...
Additionally, we saw ballot questions 2-4 pass in NYC!
By passing 2-4, NYers have voted YES to take real action to build the affordable housing we need. Now we have even more tools to make that a reality.
By passing 2-4, NYers have voted YES to take real action to build the affordable housing we need. Now we have even more tools to make that a reality.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Additionally, we saw ballot questions 2-4 pass in NYC!
By passing 2-4, NYers have voted YES to take real action to build the affordable housing we need. Now we have even more tools to make that a reality.
By passing 2-4, NYers have voted YES to take real action to build the affordable housing we need. Now we have even more tools to make that a reality.
Congrats to mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and NJ governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social on their victories.
Together, they have the chance to address pressing regional challenges around housing, climate, and transportation.
We look forward to working with them!
Together, they have the chance to address pressing regional challenges around housing, climate, and transportation.
We look forward to working with them!
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Congrats to mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and NJ governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social on their victories.
Together, they have the chance to address pressing regional challenges around housing, climate, and transportation.
We look forward to working with them!
Together, they have the chance to address pressing regional challenges around housing, climate, and transportation.
We look forward to working with them!
Polls close this evening — make sure your voice counts in this year's elections!
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Polls close this evening — make sure your voice counts in this year's elections!
Good morning — it's a great day to vote!
Big elections in NYC and NJ today. Make sure you know where to vote and what's on your ballot.
NYC info: vote.nyc
NJ info: nj.gov/state/electi...
Big elections in NYC and NJ today. Make sure you know where to vote and what's on your ballot.
NYC info: vote.nyc
NJ info: nj.gov/state/electi...
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good morning — it's a great day to vote!
Big elections in NYC and NJ today. Make sure you know where to vote and what's on your ballot.
NYC info: vote.nyc
NJ info: nj.gov/state/electi...
Big elections in NYC and NJ today. Make sure you know where to vote and what's on your ballot.
NYC info: vote.nyc
NJ info: nj.gov/state/electi...
Happy Halloween!
Plenty of ways to have safe, spooky fun in New York City today. Check out NYC DOT's Trick or Streets map for info!
🎃🍭🍫: https://on.nyc.gov/4qD3j0q
Plenty of ways to have safe, spooky fun in New York City today. Check out NYC DOT's Trick or Streets map for info!
🎃🍭🍫: https://on.nyc.gov/4qD3j0q
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Happy Halloween!
Plenty of ways to have safe, spooky fun in New York City today. Check out NYC DOT's Trick or Streets map for info!
🎃🍭🍫: https://on.nyc.gov/4qD3j0q
Plenty of ways to have safe, spooky fun in New York City today. Check out NYC DOT's Trick or Streets map for info!
🎃🍭🍫: https://on.nyc.gov/4qD3j0q
Yesterday, NYC Council's Land Use & Zoning Committees approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.
RPA applauds this decision — it'll create thousands of affordable homes while investing in the community. Read the full statement from Marcel Negret: https://bit.ly/49ricNd
RPA applauds this decision — it'll create thousands of affordable homes while investing in the community. Read the full statement from Marcel Negret: https://bit.ly/49ricNd
October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Yesterday, NYC Council's Land Use & Zoning Committees approved the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan.
RPA applauds this decision — it'll create thousands of affordable homes while investing in the community. Read the full statement from Marcel Negret: https://bit.ly/49ricNd
RPA applauds this decision — it'll create thousands of affordable homes while investing in the community. Read the full statement from Marcel Negret: https://bit.ly/49ricNd
Vote YES on ballot question 5 this fall to create an accessible, consolidated, and digital city map for New York City!
Learn more about the charter revision questions and why you should vote YES via RPA's website: https://bit.ly/3KMI9wt
Learn more about the charter revision questions and why you should vote YES via RPA's website: https://bit.ly/3KMI9wt
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Vote YES on ballot question 5 this fall to create an accessible, consolidated, and digital city map for New York City!
Learn more about the charter revision questions and why you should vote YES via RPA's website: https://bit.ly/3KMI9wt
Learn more about the charter revision questions and why you should vote YES via RPA's website: https://bit.ly/3KMI9wt