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City of Yes is our once-in-a-generation chance to reform some very outdated and rather nonsensical pieces of zoning code that are holding us back. We're mere weeks from City Council voting on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity and if they don't include citywide elimination of parking mandates, the entire proposal could be only HALF as effective at creating the new homes we urgently need. 

• As proposed, City of Yes is expected to create up to 108,000 new units over 15 years
• RPA has reported that if we keep parking mandates, that number could drop to only 54,000
• Lifting parking mandates in the Transit Zone created 36% more affordable housing; any area of the city that preserves parking mandates will lose out on that 36% boost in affordable units

• The New York City region needs approximately 540,000 units of housing — a shortage that could increase to 920,000 units by 2035 — so every new unit matters

Lifting parking mandates will also create more union jobs and follow the priorities of 74% of New Yorkers who support doing so.

It's crunch time! Use our templates to call or email your Councilmembers today. Tell them we need citywide elimination of parking mandates in City of Yes. 

We believe everyone should have access to safe, joyful public space. And your support allows our team to stay nimble in fiercely pursuing outcomes that make New York a better place to live, work, and play.

50+ organizations have shown their support. As we approach the final decision on this pivotal initiative, we need your voice to strengthen our citywide coalition supporting the elimination of parking mandates - the key that unlocks CoY's full potential.

Your tweets, calls, and emails made a real impact! Decision makers heard your voice and understood that New Yorkers everywhere support congestion pricing. Thank you for standing up for safer, more livable streets. 

We must not allow Councilmember Paladino's negative rhetoric against diversity and newcomers to prevail. City of Yes, will build new housing, ensuring that everyone can live and thrive in our city.

Do you want to close the street outside your kid’s school to cars? Have your kids enjoy time outside playing, learning, and thriving. Join us and Kids Over Cars on November 21 to learn how to request an Open Street for your school. 

Join us for a fun gathering of community board members across the city. Connect with other neighborhood leaders on shared challenges and victories, while exploring opportunities for cross-collaboration and knowledge sharing.

🕯️ Honor and remember victims of traffic violence at Families for Safe Streets’ virtual candle lighting on Tuesday, November 19, 8-9 PM. Join this post-World Day of Remembrance candlelight event to unite for ending the preventable epidemic of traffic violence in our streets.

🚶‍♀️ Learn more about Open Streets applications for 2025 at NYCDOT's info webinar on Tuesday, November 19th, 2-4 PM. Register to find out what you need to apply for an Open Street in your neighborhood.

💫 Experience NYC's only lighted parade at Harlem Holiday Lights on Tuesday, November 19, 6:00 PM! This year's theme "Dance! Harlem's Heartbeat" celebrates the area's dance legacy. Enjoy FREE family festivities and new light displays along 125th Street.

🍂 Welcome fall at Finback LIC on Thursday, November 21, 5-7 PM! Join LIC Partnership and the LIC BID for $5 local pilsners and Queens-made cocktails. Catch up with neighbors at this cozy happy hour.

🌳 Care for East 125th Street's trees on Saturday, November 23, 10AM-Noon! Help Big Reuse and the Harlem Neighborhood Block Association prep tree beds for winter with soil and mulch, plus plant spring bulbs. All supplies provided for this green community effort.

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