OPINION: ‘Playable’ Cities Are the Next Public-Space Frontier By Ryan Swanson | Sep 22, 2021 | No Comments How everyday infrastructure and street furniture can stoke human imagination — and contribute to residents' well being.
OPINION: Streetside Dining Is the Future — And Here’s How To Do It Right By Robert Bookman | Aug 10, 2021 | No Comments The Open Restaurants program, founded during the pandemic, deserves to be a permanent part of the cityscape. Here are some common-sense steps.
Open-Street Killjoys in Jackson Heights Tried To Silence the Circus By Eve Kessler | Jul 19, 2021 | No Comments Opponents of the 34th Avenue space lash out at another activity for kids.
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists By Michael King | Jul 16, 2021 | No Comments What the next mayor can do for safety. (Hint: widen sidewalks at the expense of car lanes.)
What NYC Needs Now: Public Space Management By Eve Kessler | Jun 8, 2021 | No Comments A lively online session looks at the promise and pitfalls of open streets.
OPINION: Expand the Shared Street at University Place in Manhattan By Rich Mintz | Mar 25, 2021 | No Comments A one-block experiment south of Union Square has more than proved its worth. In fact, it's a model for the city.