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    COMPLETE VIDEO – Open Space Dialogues: Parks & Transportation

    New Yorkers for Parks  •  New York Law School

    Lynn Kelly, New Yorkers for Parks Executive Director addresses audience at Open Space Dialogue Series at New York Law School. Image Credit: CityLand.

    On October 9, 2018, New York Law School hosted New Yorkers for Parks for their Open Space Dialogues: Parks & Transportation. The event was kicked off by Joel Steinhaus, Chairman of New Yorkers for Parks, who was introduced by Executive Director Lynn Kelly. Mr. Steinhaus began by welcoming everyone to the second year of Open Space Dialogues, with the focus of this year’s dialogues on parks, open space and the public realm. He stated that New Yorkers for Parks has been the “City’s independent champion of quality open space for all New Yorkers, across all five Boroughs; Well- maintained open spaces foster dialogue, support congregation and free expression, and are a critical component of democracy.” The focus of last night’s Open Space Dialogue was on the “intersection of parks and transportation”.

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    Tags : New Yorkers for Parks, NY4P, open space, parks, recreation, Transportation
    Date: 10/09/2018
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    EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT – Open Space Dialogues: Parks & Transportation

    The Center for New York City Law  •  New York Law School

    About the Event

    Open Space Dialogues: Parks & Transportation is the kickoff panel of the 2018-2019 Open Space Dialogues series. Expect an evening of provocative presentations created by New Yorkers for Parks and New York Law School. Leaders of the city’s public realm will share and respond to ideas about the spaces New Yorkers hold in common, answering questions like:

    -How can transportation system improvements yield more open spaces?

    -What opportunities does a transit crisis present for change in the public realm?

    -What does the future of public realm inter-agency and public-private partnership cooperation look like? (more…)

    Date: 09/21/2018
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    Fourth RPA Report to Focus on Climate Change and Transportation Technology

    Regional Plan Association  •  23rd Annual Assembly  •  New York Metropolitan Region

    sm logoRegional Plan Association event featured a variety of discussions on how the New York metropolitan region might face climate change, tackle transportation advancements. The Regional Plan Association, a non-profit urban research and advocacy organization, focuses on planning for economic competitiveness, quality of life, and long-term sustainability in the region that includes New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Orange counties, western Connecticut and northern New Jersey. On April 19, 2013, the Association held its 23rd Annual Assembly to discuss the challenges the region faces, and to plan a livable, sustainable, and economically strong future for the area. The Association recently commenced work on its regional plan, which will be the fourth since the organization’s inception in 1929. The plan will address climate change, deteriorating infrastructure, population increases in urban centers, and the lack of affordable housing, among other issues.

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    Tags : climate change, Madison Square Garden, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Penn Station, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
    Date: 05/02/2013
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    City Planning Commission Discusses Zoning for Carbon Neutrality Amendment Ahead of Public Review Process

    City Planning Commission  •  Zoning Text Amendments  •  Citywide

    An example from the Dept. of City Planning’s presentation, highlighting how a change to a facade for better insulation may be hindered by floor area ratio restrictions. Click to enlarge. Image Credit: NYC DCP.

    Commissioners raised early questions about implementation and funding issues. On January 30, 2023, the City Planning Commission held a review session and overview discussion for the proposed Zoning for Carbon Neutrality amendment, one of the three City of Yes amendments proposed by Mayor Eric Adams last year. The Zoning for Carbon Neutrality amendment aims to reduce or eliminate unnecessary restrictions within the zoning text that inhibit a developer or building owner from using sustainable technology and design in their properties. While the official text of the amendment is not finished at this time, this hearing provided an overview about the goals of the amendment and highlighted common issues to be addressed by the amendment. Department of City Planning Director of Zoning Frank Ruchala presented the overview of the amendment to the commission. (more…)

    Tags : City of Yes Zoning Text Amendments, green energy, Solar energy, Zoning for Carbon Neutrality, Zoning for Zero Carbon, zoning text amendments
    Date: 02/01/2023
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    DOT Cuts Ribbon on New Pedestrian Plaza in Prospect Heights

    Department Of Transportation  •  Open Streets  •  Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

    DOT Commissioner Rodriguez joins Council Member Crystal Hudson, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the new expanded pedestrian plaza on Underhill Avenue. Image Credit: NYC DOT.

    On January 21, 2023, the Department of Transportation announced the completion of a new pedestrian plaza on Underhill Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Agency and elected officials joined community partners in celebrating the ribbon cutting for the new plaza, which includes an extension of Lowry Triangle into the roadway.  (more…)

    Date: 01/30/2023
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