DOT Design for Permanent 34th Avenue Open Street ‘Fails,’ Say Linear Park Supporters By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 25, 2021 | No Comments This gold standard needs some polish.
ANALYSIS: DOT Plan for 'Gold Standard' 34th Ave. Open Street is Definitely Not a 'Linear Park' By Gersh Kuntzman | Oct 19, 2021 | No Comments But it does hold the promise of reducing thru-traffic with 24-7 diverters, plazas, shared space and other treatments.
Analysis: De Blasio’s Open Streets Program Has Failed By Dave Colon | Oct 12, 2021 | No Comments A majority of the city's open streets have already reclaimed by car drivers and are serving far too few New Yorkers, a new report shows.
DOT Deploys Planters to Beautify and Secure City’s ‘Gold Standard’ Open Street By Gersh Kuntzman | Sep 3, 2021 | No Comments The agency said the planters were installed "in response to concerns we heard from local residents."
1,000! Clarence Eckerson’s Streetfilms Hits the Ultimate Milestone By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Sep 3, 2021 | No Comments The 'Orson Welles of the Streets' looks back on the advent of his 1,000th installment.
SEE IT: 500 People Enjoying the 34th Avenue Open Street in Just 30 Minutes By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments It only takes a few seconds to see what Jackson Heights will lose if the Department of Transportation fails to protect what it calls its "gold standard" open street. Watch Clarence Eckerson's new film now.