Monday’s Headlines: LeBron James Edition
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Mayor Adams announced some seriously good news in Midtown on Sunday ... with the "LeBron James of public space." Plus other news.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Public Space
Thursday’s Headlines: Party with a Purpose Edition
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Here's another reminder that our sister organization, Open Plans, is hosting its first annual “Public Space Awards” on March 2 in Soho. Plus all the day's news.
ANALYSIS: The Mayor’s State of the City: Something For Everyone (But Not Enough)
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Mayor Adams's State of the City address offered a number of initiatives that will be received warmly by livable streets activists, including a spate of public space redesigns, a package of bills to hold reckless drivers accountable and a proposal to reduce emissions from taxis.
Survey Says: Make Grand Army Plaza a Great Army Plaza
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Brooklynites want a bold plan for Grand Army Plaza so that the massive traffic circle, tribute to Union soldiers and desolate gateway to Prospect Park can once again work as a public space.
NEW NEW YORK: Mayor Adams Will Create a ‘Public Realm Czar’
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The new public space czar would become the central node to oversee the different agencies that affect all public realm policies and projects, including the departments of Transportation, Parks, and Sanitation.
GREEN CURBS: Open Restaurant Supporters Want Some ‘Parking’ Spots for Parklets
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A permanent outdoor dining program should come with a side of parks, a group of experts argues in a new report outlining the future of the program.