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The ancient neolithic monument of Stonehenge near Amesbury is viewed from a hot air balloon on September 7, 2016 in Wiltshire, England. To mark the 30th anniversary of Stonehenge becoming a World Heritage Site, English Heritage has launched a competition offering members of the public the chance of a hot balloon ride which allows the chance to see a unique view of Stonehenge within in a wider prehistoric landscape but also the see the recent changes to its setting in recent years including the removal of the A344 and the old car park.
Apr 27

Is a Proposed Tunnel Under Stonehenge a Threat to Humanity’s History?

Building a tunnel under the 5,000-year-old stones could mean the destruction of important archaeological sites nearby.
By Alanna Martinez
Spend the time to find the balance between your core features, your business goals, and your budget.
Mar 23

Here’s How Much It Really Costs to Make an App

When it comes to budgeting your app development costs, there are so many specific factors at play that saying it will cost between $X and $X is an oversimplification.
By Jory MacKay
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the 2016 Crain's NYC Summit in Manhattan.
Nov 1

As the Presidential Election Approaches, Bill de Blasio Shifts Focus Back to the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio touted gains in education, job growth and public safety as he gears up for re-election.
By Madina Toure
The facade of 1780 Broadway will be retained, but that's it. (Matt Chaban)
Dec 3

Demolition Begins on 1780 Broadway, Final Piece of Barnett’s 1,550-Foot 57th Street Tower

By Matt Chaban
Battered and broken. (Mayor's Office/Flickr)
Nov 21

Zone A Zoning: Independent Budget Office Critical of Bloomberg’s Two-Faced Waterfront Developments

By Matt Chaban
Illo by Ed Johnson
Nov 19

Coney Baloney: The Plot to Turn City’s Iconic Wonderland Into a Chain-Store Wasteland

By Kevin Baker
Deja vu: NOLA and NYC. (Getty)
Nov 5

Pulling Our Heads Out of Sandy: Katrina Recovery Czar Says It’s Time to Learn From Our Mistakes

By Edward Blakely
Those towers? Still on except for one. (SHoP Architects)
Oct 24

Islanders Move to Brooklyn Will Not Make It Any Easier for You to Move to Atlantic Yards

By Matt Chaban
Oct 22

Dan Doctoroff Still Has Big Plans―Like Moving the Javits to Sunnyside Yards

By Matt Chaban
Mr. Dolan, tear down this arena. (MAS/Twitter)
Oct 19

Michael Kimmelman Calls Madison Square Garden ‘the Worst Arena in Town’ [Update: Paul Goldberger Calls It ‘Worst Arena in the World’]

By Matt Chaban
Goodbye desolation, hello development. (Flickr)
Oct 12

The SPURA Has Landed: City Council Approves 47-Year-Old Urban Renewal Project

By Kit Dillon
Oct 10

The High Line Will Never Be the Same: Strolling the Wilds of Chelsea One Last Time

By Aaron Short
The top 10 floors of the massive Mercedes House have been sold off to an investor. (Urban Edition)
Oct 9

Mercedes House Speeds Ahead: Two Trees Sold Those Condos to Invesco Because It Was the Best Deal

By Matt Chaban
(Victor Juhasz)
Oct 2

The Ups and Downs of Rich Marin, the Ex-Banker Building the World’s Biggest Ferris Wheel

By Matt Chaban
Photo illo: Ed Johnson
Oct 2

How to Steal a City: Bruce Ratner and Co. Just Rolled Brooklyn

By Kevin Baker
SPURA springs eternal. (NYC EDC)
Sep 27

Hip Hip SPURA! Land-Use Committee Approves LES Development After 40-Year Slog

By Jonah Wolf
5 Pointz. (The Flooz)
Sep 26

Aerosol Cans To Run Dry: 5 Pointz Out of Time, Space to Go With It

By Michele Narov
Change on the tracks. (Ed Reed/Mayor's Office)
Sep 20

Bloomberg to High Line Haters: Cities Change, Get Over It

By Matt Chaban
Sep 10

Even a Smaller Hudson Square Will Transform the Manhattan Skyline

By Matt Chaban
Do the setback! (Studios Architecture)
Sep 5

Good News and Bad News for the High Line as Chelsea Market Expansion Approved by City Planning

By Matt Chaban
Aug 30

What Shining New Tower Might Citi Help Build?

By Matt Chaban
Little help? (agent j loves nyc/Flickr)
Aug 28

Douglas Durst Wants to Put Lofts for Techies and Galleries in Pier 40 to Keep It Afloat

By Matt Chaban
Aug 24

Superfund Solutions: Gowanus Lighthouse Development Will Be Rental, Not Condo

By Matt Chaban
Lofty goals. (Trinity Real Estate)
Aug 22

Circling Hudson Square: Everybody Wants a Piece of the Last Untouched Neighborhood—Except for Those Who Just Want To Be Left Alone

By Matt Chaban
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