Sidewalk Chorus

How NY can save hundreds of lives, with traffic safety cameras

Cars kill almost as many New Yorkers as murderers do. Embracing well-tested technology can end the carnage.

Sep 16 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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June 2025

Doubling down on congestion pricing to free New York from gridlock

How bold congestion pricing moves could help New York capture even greater wins and make our streets thrive

Jun 26 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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4

Let's change the law to build more homes and strengthen NYC's elections

My testimony to NYC’s Charter Revision Commission

Jun 16 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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May 2025

Who New Yorkers should elect in June 2025

Pro‑abundance picks for a more affordable, dynamic, and thriving city

May 27 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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4

63% of Manhattan East Side Voters Still Undecided on Their City Council Pick

Only one in five is ready to rank more than one candidate. The race for District 4 is wide-open.

May 13 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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March 2025

Designing Streets for People: A Lesson from Barcelona

How a few design tweaks could make New York’s neighborhoods more vibrant and delightful.

Mar 25 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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How we raised $8,100 for a New York political campaign — from our living room

Hosting a political fundraiser is easier (and more fun) than you think.

Mar 9 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

14

February 2025

Why New York Needs Issue Polling—And What It Reveals About Congestion Pricing

Our politics has a murky understanding of public opinion. I'm on a mission to find out what New Yorkers truly think.

Feb 3 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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November 2024

Hyperlocal, Hypercomplex: My Experience on Manhattan Community Board 8

Reflections on decision-making, public engagement, and the evolving role of community boards in New York City

Nov 24, 2024 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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October 2024

A Voter’s Guide to NYC’s 2024 Ballot Proposals

Say “Yes” to Proposals 1 and 2, but “No” to the rest

Oct 7, 2024 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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September 2024

Get ready to vote, New Yorkers

How to register to vote, double-check your details, and vote by mail

Sep 17, 2024 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

6

How environmental review is strangling New York's future

Making housing cheaper and building better transit is being stymied by New York’s environmental review laws.

Sep 1, 2024 • 

Sebastian Hallum Clarke

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