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Eric Adams Punts the Future of Open Streets to the Next Mayor
The city's car-free open streets are funded for just one more year under Mayor Adams's proposed budget. But Cuomo looms.
May 7, 2025
Friday Video: Get Thee to Ghent
Clarence Eckerson revisits the Belgian city — and finds that everything is working exactly as planned.
April 4, 2025
Chinatown Pols Renew Push for Cars on Park Row, But Residents Say No
Politicians say getting cars back on Park Row is their top priority — but locals don't want that.
March 13, 2025
Could the Comeback of the Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?
A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.
March 4, 2025
Adams Keeps Park Row Car Free, Will Cut Cop Parking
Bringing cars back to Park Row would spell disaster, according to the city.
January 24, 2025
The Pedestrianization of Europe’s Busiest Shopping Street Offers a Great Lesson for U.S. Cities
Oxford Street is poised for a pedestrian-friendly makeover. What can the U.S. learn from their journey to get there?
December 3, 2024
Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
“This just confirms the old saying, ‘Cars don’t spend money, people spend money,’” said one open street advocate.
November 18, 2024
Friday Video: School Streetspalooza
Check out how great life can be if we just give kids the space to be kids.
November 15, 2024
Tables of Success: Columbus Ave. Businesses Love the Open Street
Businesses up and down Columbus Avenue say the Sunday car-free open streets has been a boon — despite what car drivers believe.
September 27, 2024
DOT Rejects 24-7 Open Street for ‘Bedford Slip,’ Preferring Weekend-Only Hours
The popular plaza will reduce to weekends only after a six-week test run.
August 13, 2024
