Tackling NYC's Housing Crisis: A Mobility-First Approach

New York City's housing crisis demands immediate action, but building new housing takes years. This article proposes a faster solution: improve mobility. By optimizing bus lanes, adjusting parking pricing, building protected bike lanes, and upgrading subway information systems, the city can indirectly increase the supply of affordable housing and unlock opportunities for residents. The author cites successful examples from London and San Francisco to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of these strategies, highlighting their rapid implementation and high leverage.