Dec 9, 2025 · For 30 years, RPA has advocated for the conversion of an underused freight line into a new surface transportation line to connect the outer boroughs without the need to …

Robert Freudenberg is vice president of RPA’s energy and environmental programs, leading the organization’s initiatives in areas including climate mitigation and adaptation, open space …

Before joining RPA, Zoe was the Director of Government Affairs for the Utility & Transportation Contractors Association where she advocated for increased federal and state investment in …

Moses Gates is RPA’s Vice President for Housing and Neighborhood Planning, leading the organization’s planning, research and advocacy efforts in affordable housing, economic …

Dr. Sam Bowden Akbari joined RPA as our Director of Communications in 2024. In this role, Sam helps executes RPA’s planning vision, strategic messaging, and key research publications.

Sep 30, 2025 · Before joining RPA, he worked in local government on both the East and West Coast handling issues as diverse as housing policy, public space design, clean transportation …

She works closely with the research and advocacy teams to help promote and fund RPA’s work in the region. Lacey comes to RPA from Summit Marches On, a voter engagement organization …

Whether you’re an urban planner, policymaker, business leader, student, or engaged citizen, RPA membership provides an inside look at the forces driving change in our region, connects you …

Known for world-class research, RPA also engages communities, businesses, elected officials, and the media each day to advance our ideas. Read our latest testimonies, statements, media …

Your contribution is an investment in a more equitable, healthy, sustainable, prosperous future for the tri-state region and will help RPA maintain our independence and effectiveness as a civic …