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[WATCH] How NYC Is Banning Cars on Broadway

2026-04-17T12:00:00-04:00

The video explores the transformation of Broadway, one of New York City's most famous streets, from a car-dominated thoroughfare to a more pedestrian-friendly space. Historically, Broadway, known as "Automobile Row" in the early 20th century, has continuously evolved with the city. New York City's Broadway Vision Plan, initiated in 2021, aims to pedestrianize sections of Broadway from Union Square to Columbus Circle, building on successful earlier efforts like the pedestrianization of Times Square. The transformation employs "tactical urbanism" — low-cost, temporary interventions like pedestrian plazas, outdoor seating, bike lanes, and protective barriers. These changes vary block-by-block, often reflecting the needs and wants of local neighborhood groups. While some areas, like Times Square, feature permanent materials and extensive pedestrian zones, other sections still include limited car traffic or mixed-use lanes, leading to some inconsistencies in the street's design. The video highlights how this shift represents a democratic approach to urban planning, prioritizing local needs over a uniform street design.

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[VIDEO] Walking Through NYC's St. Mark's Place: Downtown's Historic Arts Center

2026-04-01T12:00:00-04:00

Join tour guide and comedian Tom Delgado for an engaging stroll down St. Marks Place, one of the most culturally significant streets in the East Village. This walk highlights the neighborhood's evolution from a 19th century enclave for the wealthy and German immigrants to a gritty mid-century hub for counterculture artists, musicians, and visionaries. Throughout the journey, you will discover the rich histories behind local landmarks like the Hamilton-Holly House, the former Electric Circus nightclub, and the iconic Physical Graffiti building famously featured on a Led Zeppelin album cover. Through personal anecdotes and historical insights, the video captures the spirit of downtown New York City while reflecting on the modern challenges of gentrification and the changing landscape of small businesses in the area.

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[WATCH] Learn All About the History Behind "Death Avenue" in Manhattan

2026-03-21T12:00:00-04:00

Dive into the history of New York City's Death Avenue - a dangerous stretch of land in the 1800's - and see how urban cowboys tried to put a stop to a string of deaths that happened in the area.

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[VIDEO] Vintage New York City Film Shows Possible First Ever Dash Cam Footage in Circa 1900

2026-03-16T12:00:00-04:00

With video cameras getting smaller and more sophisticated, dashcam videos are ubiquitous nowadays. Back in 1900s however, can you imagine the size of the video camera mounted on the "dash" of this carriage riding through the streets of New York?!

Possibly the very first dash cam footage ever recorded. New York City Circa 1900 - An extremely interesting watch!

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[WATCH] New York's Road Infrastructure Is Absolutely Wild - But Why?

2026-01-07T12:00:00-05:00

New York City's road infrastructure is a marvel of urban engineering, born out of necessity and a relentless pursuit of space optimization. From the multi-layered ramps of the Port Authority Bus Terminal that seamlessly integrate with the Lincoln Tunnel's exclusive bus lane, to the complex Bronx interchange where I-95 and I-87 meet, the city constantly stacks highways and tunnels to accommodate massive traffic flows. Even outside the city, the sprawling highway tangle around Newark International Airport serves as a crucial gateway, handling planes, ships, trucks, and commuters. The iconic Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the two-decked FDR Drive further exemplify how New York forces infrastructure into limited spaces, often with historical roots tied to figures like Robert Moses. This intricate network, though chaotic at first glance, is a testament to human ingenuity in shaping an environment where every inch counts.

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[VIDEO] 5 New York Roads That Will Blow Your Mind

2025-12-27T12:00:00-05:00

From mind-blowing highways in New York City, to the hidden logic behind chaotic city layouts, Imperatur dives deep into the world of infrastructure, urban planning, and the strange beauty of how our cities are built. Expect fascinating stories, clever insights, and a touch of humor as we explore the wild, overengineered, and sometimes absurd ways humans have shaped their environment — one road, bridge, or metro line at a time.

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[VIDEO] Vintage New York City Film Shows Possible First Ever Dash Cam Footage Circa 1900

2025-09-26T12:00:00-04:00

Possibly the very first dash cam footage ever recorded. New York City Circa 1900 - An extremely interesting watch!

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[VIDEO] Brooklyn’s Only Interstate Is Doomed

2025-09-22T12:00:00-04:00

The most fraught complicated and long-running infrastructure problem in the United States is not what you'd expect. It's not a failing dam, or an aging bridge, it's just this damn road. This is the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in New York City. It is at this very moment in the process of literally falling apart, inching closer and closer towards catastrophic collapse, and there's nothing we can do about it.

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[VIDEO] What New York Could Learn From Amsterdam’s Streets

2025-09-16T12:00:00-04:00

This video compares the street designs of New York City and Amsterdam. We'll briefly look into both cities' traffic planning history and then explore NYC’s 3rd Avenue and Amsterdam’s Overtoom. See how different design choices at the city and street level create drastically different urban environments.

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Check Out This Colorized Vintage Photo of Curb Brokers on Broad Street Circa 1900

2025-07-13T12:00:00-04:00

This excellent colorized vintage photograph from the early 1900s shows hundreds of curbside stock brokers, well-dressed pedestrians, horse carts and old-time shops. The camera looks north along Broad Street from around Beaver Street. Here is a Google Street View of what that similar view looks like today. The colorization was done by expert colorist and restorer Sanna Dullaway.

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