As the cost of living continues to rise in New York City, transit advocates are rallying around a bold proposal: make buses free and faster. With 1 in 5 New Yorkers struggling to afford fares, fare-free buses could be a game-changer for working families. But can the city afford the $800 million price tag—and is it the right move for the future of public transit? UrbanSense joins the debate.

As tenant expectations evolve, so must the spaces they occupy. This article explores how social graph analytics — powered by AI and behavioral data — is transforming commercial real estate. From smarter space planning to curated tenant mixes, landlords are becoming ecosystem designers, using data to foster collaboration, efficiency, and long-term value.5

Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and 2025 Gotham Prize winner, joins Author’s Corner to discuss Movement, her latest book chronicling New York City’s century-long battle to reclaim its streets from car dominance. In this candid conversation, she reflects on what NYC’s transit history teaches us about the complexity—and urgency—of enacting meaningful urban change.

Landlords are evolving into wellness infrastructure providers. In this post, UrbanSense shares insights on how AI and biometric data are powering the next generation of buildings—responsive, personalized, and performance-optimized.

How can landlords attract tenants in the age of remote work and wellness-first spaces? In this series, UrbanSense explores the rise of the landlord as experience designer—covering wellness optimization, social analytics, and gamified community engagement.

From blueprints to buildings, PropTech is reshaping how real estate and infrastructure projects are conceived and executed. This article explores how digital tools are streamlining project management, boosting transparency, and bridging communication between public and private stakeholders — all while pushing the boundaries of innovation in urban development.

As cities emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, rethinking urban mobility is no longer optional — it's essential. From redesigning public transit for safety to forging smarter public-private partnerships, city leaders must embrace innovation and equity to ensure a more resilient, accessible, and sustainable future for all urban residents.