Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Open Plans

An illustration from "Streets Ahead." Image: Urban Design Forum

Urban Design Forum Envisions Street-Based ‘Platform’ for a ‘Thriving City’

By Eve Kessler | May 18, 2022 | No Comments

The group's new report, "Streets Ahead," articulates goals that won't be controversial for Streetsblog readers, but may sound new to New Yorkers who think of streets only as repositories for free car storage.

Two More Queens Pedestrians are Killed By Drivers (Neither of Whom Has Been Charged)

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 16, 2022 | No Comments

A 75-year-old woman was backed over on Tuesday night and a Flushing senior died of wounds incurred last week on Northern Boulevard.

Council Member Lincoln Restler, joined by Council Member Alexa Avilés and Borough President Antonio Reynoso, as well as advocates, to call on developers to eliminate parking requirements. Photo: Council Member Lincoln Restler's office

Brooklyn Pols Tell Developers to Eliminate Parking or Else

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 1, 2022 | No Comments

Mandatory parking rules drive up housing costs and incentivize car ownership, elected officials say.

The city is moving to make outdoor dining permanent — like this one seen here on Mott Street last year. File photo: Emily Andrews for Rockwell Group

Outdoor Dining Under Fire: Advocates Want Equity at the Curb, Not Parking

By Eve Kessler | Feb 7, 2022 | No Comments

The City Council will hear testimony on Tuesday from many opponents of the Open Restaurants program — and livable streets activists agree on one thing with the NIMBYs: curbside space should generate the most public benefit (in other words, it isn't for free parking).

New Push for Albany to Do Something About Deadly Streets

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 27, 2022 | No Comments

Albany pols must do all the stuff they failed to do last year by not sending any bills from the so-called Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act to then-Gov. Cuomo's desk for signing.

Thursday’s Headlines: Car Harms Index Edition

By Streetsblog | Nov 18, 2021 | No Comments

We all know that cars are killing our city, but reasonable minds may differ on exactly how. Well, not anymore, thanks to our parent company. Plus all the other news of the day.