Quality of Life
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Outdoor Dining Under Fire: Advocates Want Equity at the Curb, Not Parking
The City Council will hear testimony on Tuesday from many opponents of the Open Restaurants program — and livable streets activists agree on one thing with the NIMBYs: curbside space should generate the most public benefit (in other words, it isn't for free parking).
February 7, 2022
Streetfilms: ‘Talking Public Spaces’ in the Meatpacking District
See it: Gorgeous plazas with lush plantings in movable containers. Refurbished 19th-century factory buildings on quaint cobblestone streets. People sipping drinks under red cloth umbrellas — and hardly a car to be seen. Are we really in the Manhattan? Yes.
December 1, 2021
OPINION: Let’s Make the Open Culture Program Permanent
November 3, 2021
Open Plans Brings on Three New Hires in Fight for Livable Streets
October 4, 2021
OPINION: ‘Playable’ Cities Are the Next Public-Space Frontier
How everyday infrastructure and street furniture can stoke human imagination — and contribute to residents' well being.
September 22, 2021
OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
September 20, 2021
OPINION: Streetside Dining Is the Future — And Here’s How To Do It Right
August 10, 2021
Around and a Roundy: The Grinch Who’d Steal Outdoor Dining
Want your restaurant streets? You'd better speak up, says our editorial columnist.
July 27, 2021
OPINION: Opponents of Open Streets Need to Stop Ruining Kids’ Summers
Some neighbors believe their private vehicles have more right to the public land than the people.
July 15, 2021
First Salvos Fired as de Blasio’s ‘Permanent’ Dining Sheds Begin the Community Board Process
The community boards are poised to take a bite out of Mayor de Blasio's COVID streeteries.
July 14, 2021
