Streetfilms: Paris goes all in on streets designed for safety, comfort & convenience
This batch of Streetfilms chronicles Paris’s swiftly changing streets as the city boldly implements Mayor Hidalgo’s vision for a modern, people-centered city where cars are mere guests.
From intern to Schools Planner: a conversation with Sabina Sethi Unni
Intern turned fulltime team member Sabina Unni talks about her early career development at Open Plans, and the impact of her work that she sees and hears everyday as she works with schools across New York City.
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.
Streetfilms: Cycling to school, at home and abroad
Clarence Eckerson, Jr. of Streetfilms celebrates Bike Month with a look at urban communities across the globe who organize to get their children safely to and from school on foot or bike.
Every school should have a school street…
In Queens, Thomas Edison High School is a perfect candidate for a school street, the powerful program that keeps NYC students safe and unlocks a world of potential. But to get one, Thomas Edison must engage in a daunting application process to the DOT. Open Plans is trying to help.