Three cheers for Summer Streets! Another 2024 Public Space Awardee
DOT’s Summer Streets gave NYC our first look at large-scale people-centered streets; the 2023 expansion to all five boroughs and more weekends is why DOT is our Citywide Transformation award winner!
Community meets culture & commerce with the Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID
We interview Kenneth Mbonu, who cares for community and public space in his position with the Flatbush Nostrand Junction Business Improvement District - our winner for Neighborhood Champion at this year’s Public Space Awards on February 29th.
Accessible public space: a right and a benefit to all
New York City’s need for well-managed, people-centered public space creates major barriers to independence for people with disabilities. Open Plans and CIDNY work together to build a future public realm that accommodates people of all abilities.
Students take the lead toward a greener future in Washington Heights
The student leaders behind Washington Heights’ Clean Air Green Corridor talk about the work they’re doing to clean up the streets and inspire a better, greener future.
Street art & street life come together on new Troutman Open Street
An organizer of the brand new Troutman Open Street in Bushwick talks about his vision for bringing the peace and calm of wide open spaces to dense communities in New York.