Who we are

Who we are —

Open Plans’ mission is to transform how people experience New York City’s streets

Open Plans uses grassroots advocacy and policy change to inspire structural reforms and cultural shifts. We promote a people-first street culture that prioritizes community, safety, joy, mobility and empowerment.

What we do —

• Build practical solutions, from policy to physical changes, that solve real issues in communities

• Empower neighborhoods to vision and create change on their streets

• Promote a people-first approach to cities that dismantles car culture

• Create a culture of mobility justice and abundance of options, to ensure every city resident has what they need to thrive

• Celebrate public spaces and their stewards

• Advance legislation that builds a people-centered city

• Partner with allied organizations on city and state legislative efforts