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On Saturday, October 21st, we're doing something totally new as part of Open House New York Weekend. A free, annual festival, OHNY Weekend offers insider looks into hundreds of interesting and noteworthy places in NYC. And we have created our own noteworthy place that you can step inside for one day only.

Join us to peak inside the reality of what we're forfeiting when we prioritize parking and cars over people. At 66 Ainslie in Brooklyn, you will step inside a better future, one where the city has abandoned the hidden zoning rules that strand modern New Yorkers in a world shaped by the minds of men like Robert Moses. 

What are we forfeiting by prioritizing space for cars? And how can New York’s precious physical space better benefit us all? Join us Saturday, October 21st from 10am to 6pm for People Over Parking: An Installation.

The Department of City Planning has proposed ending parking mandates citywide in their newest zoning text amendment - a move that has proven to boost affordable housing & livability for cities across the country. But first, they need to hear from you that lifting parking mandates is a smart & popular step forward.

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The newest blockbuster Streetfilm tracks Broadway's people-centered changes from 14th Street to Times Square. Featuring remarks from the people who made it happen, including former DOT Commissioner Janet Sadik-Kahn, & stunning then-and-now footage. Take a virtual walk with us, marvel at the progress we've made & get excited about what's next!

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Hear from the Open Plans policy team about the next big things for livable streets advocacy. At this midday info session, you will get an inside look at what's in Open Plans' legislative agenda for 2024, and learn how you can join the effort to help get safer, more enriching streets and sidewalks in your neighborhood and beyond.

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👯‍♀️ Find your community at the 34th Avenue Open Street Club Fair, Saturday, October 7th from 1pm to 4pm. Open Plans will be there along with other nonprofits, hobby clubs, meetups and community organizations.

♻️ Flatbush Food Co-Op is hosting a day of electronics recycling, compost bin giveaways and paper shredding! Join Open Plans and other organizations from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, October 8th. 

📢 Enough is enough. We are on track to have the second-deadliest year for bike riders in *recorded history* - but it doesn't have to be this way. Join us on October 11th at 6:30pm to demand action from city leaders at a ride and rally to protect bike riders, hosted by Transportation Alternatives.

🎓 Learn the important role streets play in our city and foster productive relationships between New Yorkers, Community Boards, and city agencies at CIVITAS' Understanding Streets Academy. Through four virtual sessions and one field visit, you'll hear from DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, tactical urbanist Mike Lydon & others. Attend one session or all five - the next one is Tuesday, October 10th at 12:30pm.

🌳 City of Forest Day is Saturday, October 14th! Join one of the events across the city to learn about the importance of our urban forest, explore NYC's plant life, and help care for our essential trees.

🐶 103rd Street between Broadway & West End Avenue will become a haven for pets and pet lovers at Barking Day on Sunday, October 15th. From 11am to 4pm, join in on dog trainings, pet communication and reiki, dog-centric arts and crafts, live music, and more.

🚲 The MTA is pursuing secure bike storage at select LIRR stations, and they want your feedback!

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