WHO WE ARE

Open Plans’ mission is to promote a people-first street culture that prioritizes community, active mobility, and connection.

We use grassroots advocacy and policy changes to help transform how people experience New York City’s public spaces.

What we do

  • Build practical solutions, from policy to physical changes, that solve real issues in communities

  • Empower neighborhoods to vision and create change on their streets

  • Promote a people-first approach to cities that dismantles car culture

  • Create a culture of mobility justice and abundance of options, to ensure every city resident has what they need to thrive

  • Celebrate public spaces and their stewards

  • Advance legislation that builds a people-centered city

  • Partner with allied organizations on city and state legislative efforts

 

Open Plans is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. A portion of benefit event tickets, and 100% of contributions, is tax deductible. Our federal employer identification number (EIN) is 13-4111130.