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On Monday, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity was officially referred to community boards and borough presidents for review. This is a new milestone in Open Plans' years-long advocacy for the zoning reforms, and specifically for lifting parking mandates citywide. We are one step closer to increased housing availability and affordability and denser, more walkable neighborhoods.

It is crucial during this period that local officials understand that City of Yes is popular! The editable letter below is a quick way to let them know you want their unwavering support for these zoning changes that will make our city more livable for everyone.

"The path to enacting this policy is still long and full of potential roadblocks." Streetsblog's latest story on the zoning text amendment features Open Plans' take on what's next & why it's crucial for local leaders & everyday New Yorkers to do their part to vocally support City of Yes.

Open Plans' citywide advocate Emily Chingay spoke with Bronx 12 News about her work with a local community board - and why daylighting resolutions are sweeping the city as a way for every neighborhood to improve streets by making them safer and more pleasant for everyone.

🛹 Manhattan's Gotham Park, a new public space under the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, is hosting their second semi-annual block party on Saturday, May 4th from 12pm to 5pm. Featuring skateboarding lessons & competitions, salsa music, mural painting & local food, the event is free with registration.  

🎨 Paint the 14th Street busway! Union Square Partnership is seeking volunteers to help paint the 4th annual street mural, designed by a local artist, between Union Square West & Broadway. RSVP for your 90-minute volunteer shift for Wednesday, May 15th. 

⚠️ In New York State, 52 cyclists were killed in 2023 while bike safety legislation stalled. Each bill passed one house last year. Your help is needed getting these critical bills across the finish line! Take 30 seconds to email key legislators. 

🗣 The New York Times wants to know about your experience of the city's streets! This short survey is a great opportunity to make it clear you want them to treat livability & people-centered streets as essential, broadly popular topics.

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