Ahead of Earth Day, the planet is on our mind. Here are seven ways that Open Plans fights for a brighter climate future: -
New York City's parking mandates entice people to own and drive cars, which makes for less walkable neighborhoods that produce more pollution. Lifting them citywide will give us cleaner air and fewer hot, flood-prone paved spaces.
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We promote the use of curb space for bioswales, planters, and other green initiatives that mitigate flooding and extreme heat.
- We also want more loading zones to create significantly cleaner air by saving delivery drivers from endlessly circling your block when they can't find somewhere to pull in and distribute packages.
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Curbs should also be used for biking, scooting, and fast bus service so New Yorkers can conveniently opt for climate-friendly modes of getting around.
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The desperately needed congestion plan will result in fewer cars in that zone, and our ideas for making the most of it will ensure this important climate-friendly program is a success.
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Our work expanding Open Streets, Summer Streets, and school streets allows more and more New Yorkers to enjoy outdoor space free of polluting cars.
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Reclaiming space from cars also catalyzes traffic evaporation, a process where reducing the available space for vehicles actually results in less overall demand by vehicles for that space. It's the start of a virtuous circle where our city continues to become less dependent on cars and the disastrous climate impacts they create. ♻️
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