Founded in 1999, Open Plans promotes civic engagement for livable streets. Our tools — information, education, and activation — empower residents to shape their communities.

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Newsletter: Daylighting milestone | OP in the news | Paris on film | & more!⚡️
Newsletter: Daylighting milestone | OP in the news | Paris on film | & more!⚡️

Things feel like they're thawing (if only temporarily) in New York City, and it's inspiring a flurry of activity! Last Thursday we hosted our second annual Public Space Awards - we want to thank everyone who joined us and made it such a fun night. If you missed it, you can still snag this cute sticker sheet that declares your love of public space while supporting the work we do to help make more of it!

Streetfilms: Paris goes all in on streets designed for safety, comfort & convenience
Streetfilms: Paris goes all in on streets designed for safety, comfort & convenience

This batch of Streetfilms chronicles Paris’s swiftly changing streets as the city boldly implements Mayor Hidalgo’s vision for a modern, people-centered city where cars are mere guests.

Corona Plaza: a bustling hub & a portal to New York’s iconic cultural & culinary diversity
Corona Plaza: a bustling hub & a portal to New York’s iconic cultural & culinary diversity

The iconic Corona Plaza has become far more than a mere paved space or collection of food vendors — it is a cultural hub and destination for Queens and the city at-large. Consistently named on lists of New York bests, including the New York Times Top 100 Restaurants list, Corona Plaza is a place like no other.

Newsletter: 🌞 Summer internships, counting down to the Public Space Awards, Idle-Free Schools, and more!
Newsletter: 🌞 Summer internships, counting down to the Public Space Awards, Idle-Free Schools, and more!

Students can now apply for a summer internship at Open Plans! Our interns dive into hands-on projects that put them at the center of the livability world, working closely with Open Plans staff, meeting stakeholders across the city , and working on projects that directly impact our streets and public spaces.

2024 Legislative Agenda

Open Plans has set ambitious goals for change within City Council, Borough Presidents’ offices, City agencies, and New York State. These policy goals focus on four key policy areas that make a city livable. Each piece works together and is essential to the success of the others.

Solutions for Cities at the Curb

Dig into this nationwide look at emergent curb management and how NYC can build upon existing innovations to make our valuable curbs part of a strategic, efficient street plan.

Lifting Parking Mandates in New York City

To address our housing crisis, improve livability, spur economic development, and reduce the impact of climate change, it is vital that the City lift parking mandates citywide.

Streets built for children to play, learn, & thrive

Every New York City school is eligible for safe, car-free space near their building! Our School Streets Toolkit helps them get it.

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