This is a page where we can keep older notes

FROM NATALIE (12/13/2005): I think that while we all understand and relate to public space jargon, that if we want to be successful (especially with locally-based organizations throughout the 5 boros) we need to pin down more concrete goals and wording. WHO are we asking to do WHAT? We should clarify the kind of changes we are asking for and how we expect them to happen, while including one principle that explicitly states our commitment to locally-initiated context sensitive solutions.

12/12/2005
Per my e-mail, I think we need to clarify a bit about what we are asking people to sign on to, and what does signing on mean:

From Mark:  I think it mean that they agree to be a supporter and have their name appear on our website.  That they generaly agree with our prinicpals.

FROM MARK:
Here is my suggestion for a first pass at the principals that people sign on to when they sign on to the NYCSR:
- Restore balance to our streets.
- Rethink our streets as public spaces.
- Recover lost uses of our streets.
- Reshape our streets through citizen and community empowerment.

This is a first draft.  Please let me know what you think. -Mark

12/9/2005

OK.  Since signing supporters up for the NYCSR is a big deal.  I have decided to put up a special page to keep track of our progress.
Mark

12/9/05
The NYCSR is moving along.  The website is up.  The booklet is out.  We are burning DVD's for the press/promo packet.  Even new.openplans.org is psuedo functional.  We need to get the momentum for the big launch on Feb 7th at the municipal arts society.  We need to sign up as many groups and people as possible in order to turn the opening from a nice party to a major media event. 
    - First, we need to get a statement of prinicpals for the NYCSR for people to sign on to.  Paul said that he would take a crack at this.  Paul, any progress?
    - Then we need to get as many groups as possible to sign on.  I think RPA and Times Square Alliance have already agreed to sign on.  When can we make this official?
Mark