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The 34th Avenue open street at sunset. This is what democracy looks like. File photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

BUDGET DAY: Mayor Proposes Small Money for Open Streets, But Big Bucks to Finish the Manhattan Greenway

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 26, 2021 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio says his open streets are "permanent" — but he isn't budgeting any money to make them a permanent part of the streetscape.

The need for a true open streets program sped right past Shaun Donovan's presser on Thursday.

Mayoral Hopeful Donovan: City’s Open Streets Program is ‘Failing’ Due to De Blasio Incompetence

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 22, 2021 | No Comments

"Open streets are failing to achieve their fullest potential — not even close," the candidate said.

Wednesday’s Headlines: ‘It Wasn’t Us!’ Edition

By Streetsblog | Apr 21, 2021 | No Comments

The biggest story was the guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin for killing George Floyd. But Gothamist also had a doozy about the latest failures of the de Blasio administration's open streets program.

Here's a great open street. Photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

OPINION: Citi Bike’s Lessons for Open Streets

By Doug Gordon | Apr 16, 2021 | No Comments

Mayor de Blasio — who has it much easier than his predecessor when it comes to urban amenities — should follow the bike-share playbook, says a co-host of the "War on Cars" podcast.

Only rigid barricades keep cars out. But the DOT wants to try something else. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Tuesday’s Headlines: People Should Not Assault Open Streets Volunteers Edition

By Streetsblog | Apr 13, 2021 | No Comments

City Hall finally got back to us about our bombshell story on open streets. Plus all the other news of the day.

Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn is a successful open street, but too many others have challenges. It will take a city focus on public space management to ensure that people-centered placemaking thrives. File photo: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

ANALYSIS: Mayor de Blasio Has Abandoned the Open Streets ‘Program’

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 12, 2021 | No Comments

It's been a terrible week for open streets, with a volunteer being attacked by a car owner, open streets equipment being vandalized, opponents circulating petitions ... and a mayor who remains silent.

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