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Open Plans stages guerilla curbside cafe to call for year-round option
Angel Mendoza 3/13/25 Angel Mendoza 3/13/25

Open Plans stages guerilla curbside cafe to call for year-round option

“Permanent curbside dining was meant to help inspire a visionary reimagining of our streets to serve everyone, but this bill has virtually destroyed that vision,” said Sara Lind, Co-Executive Director at Open Plans.

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Bring Back Year-round Outdoor Dining in NYC
CTA Angel Mendoza 3/7/25 CTA Angel Mendoza 3/7/25

Bring Back Year-round Outdoor Dining in NYC

The City Council has severely restricted outdoor dining, and we need your voice to reverse this decision.

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Better intersections through daylighting
Featured in Home Angel Mendoza 1/31/25 Featured in Home Angel Mendoza 1/31/25

Better intersections through daylighting

A simple change removing parking at corners dramatically improves visibility and saves lives at intersections

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Support Universal Daylighting in New York City
CTA Angel Mendoza 7/24/24 CTA Angel Mendoza 7/24/24

Support Universal Daylighting in New York City

Make your voice heard and let the City know that daylighting intersections across New York City make our streets safer.

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