Using Vector Embeddings to Analyze Public Comments

Introduction Public engagement often produces a large number of comments, but those comments are not always treated as structured information. They are summarized in reports or meeting notes and can easily become disconnected from the decisions they were meant to inform. The challenge for planners is making sense of these comments efficiently, being able to […]
What NYC’s Maritime Past Can Teach Us About the Future of NYC Ferry

An examination of the NYC Ferry’s past and how it informs the ferry system of today.
Mapping Green Spaces: Navigating New York City’s Park Access Network

When New Yorkers grow tired of living in an endless metropolis, they may choose to visit the park. Weary New Yorkers may visit the park for recreation, social gatherings, relaxation, or the chance to completely forget that they are in a city. Fortunately, New York City has many parks with large natural environments and an […]