Did NYC need three laws about dog poop?

What the SCOOP Act reveals about behavior, policy design, and who gets to decide how we solve public problems.

Sep 15 • Jack Neiberg

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June 2026

The Purpose of Public Authorities

Are they solutions to public problems or to governmental constraints?

Jun 12 • Jack Neiberg

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May 2026

Permanence and the Politics of Possibility

Temporary Infrastructure, the Pandemic, and Soccer Streets

May 27 • Jack Neiberg

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When There Is Nowhere Else for Behavior to Go

Deliverista Hubs, Dog Pee, and The Wire

May 12 • Jack Neiberg

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April 2026

How Infrastructure Shapes What Feels Possible

Why behavior doesn’t change and infrastructure matters more than messaging.

Apr 10 • Jack Neiberg

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March 2026

3 Documentaries Revealing the Hidden Systems of NYC

Field Notes from NYC Open Data Weeks first "Data Docs"

Mar 23 • Jack Neiberg

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Confusing Government Services Are More Expensive Than You Think

Future City Sketch #4: How Better Design Saves Money

Mar 17 • Jack Neiberg

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How to Stop Dogs from Peeing on Street Trees: An Urban Design Playbook

A practical guide to redirecting dog pee away from street trees using a small, low-cost urban design pilot.

Mar 11 • Jack Neiberg

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The Hidden Social Rule That Keeps Parks Dirty

How a simple tool could change how we interact with public space

Mar 6 • Jack Neiberg

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February 2026

Why Urban Design Changes Behavior More Than We Expect

How small, street-level changes can shift behavior, expectations, and what feels possible.

Feb 23 • Jack Neiberg

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"Curb Your Dog" Signs Don't Work. Here's What Does.

Dog pee quietly hurts urban street trees, and NYC’s familiar “curb your dog” signs don’t stop it.

Feb 19 • Jack Neiberg

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