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NEW: Today, we're releasing our Local Center Impact Report. We believe New Yorkers deserve to have a greater voice in the future of their public space.
This report lays out our process & our ideas for how to support local visions for public space urbandesignforum.org/initiat…
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Hi y'all! It's #TBT & we're adding to our summer reading: "Growing Up: Reshaping Neighborhoods for NYC Youth." It's a 2024 @UDFNYC report that proposes planning & design approaches centered on NYC's youth & their well-being. Check it out! ✨
Report: urbandesignforum.org/wp-cont…
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Our parks and sidewalks are full of trees: around 890,000 across NY. But have you ever wondered, who is actually responsible for all these street trees?
This month’s Q Train question came from a reader who wanted to know who owns the tree pits that street trees sit in.
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To answer the question, we sat down with Navé Strauss, Director of Tree Planting at the @nycparks, and Nelson Villarubio, who runs Trees NY – an org that stewards some of those trees, with the help of lots of volunteers.
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To answer the question, we sat down with Navé Strauss, Director of Tree Planting at the @nycparks, and Nelson Villarubio, who runs Trees NY – an org that stewards some of those trees, with the help of lots of volunteers.
Read the issue here: us9.campaign-archive.com/?u=…
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Yesterday, HPD Commissioner Dina Levy joined @UDFNYC for a conversation on Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to discuss the future of housing in New York City and the work ahead to make our city more affordable.
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The answer to New York City's housing crisis is simple: build more housing.
At @UDFNYC last week, I discussed the Council's plans to unlock thousands of vacant small lots, create affordable housing on top of libraries, and advance a proactive land use agenda that helps neighborhoods grow and thrive.
New Yorkers need more homes. We're focused on delivering them.
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We're thrilled to partner with @VitalCityNYC @burohappold and @studiogang to bridge the gap between research findings and policy implementation to brighten NYC streets. The evidence is clear: lighting improves neighborhood safety.
Read our recs for designing better lighting ⤵️
The brilliant folks at @UDFNYC @burohappold and @studiogang explain design principles that should shape streetlighting. vitalcitynyc.org/rubber-meet…
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From cutting pre-cert timelines to connecting vulnerable New Yorkers w/ already-built housing to staffing up City agencies to accelerate approvals, we're energized to see these ideas move toward action - many of which are in Forum's Vision for a Better City & Big Swings reports
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Read the City's SPEED Report: nyc.gov/content/dam/nycgov/n…
Explore our Vision for a Better City: urbandesignforum.org/initiat…
Explore our global ideas for housing New Yorkers: urbandesignforum.org/initiat…
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Strong room of partners to refine an approach to capture the needs of the full spectrum of public space partners activating + caring for NYC’s public spaces. TY @UDFNYC for convening us, and to @NYC_DOT for understanding the importance of this topic and being there to share/hear.
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📷Missed our last photo event? We'll be at Flatbush Library again on Saturday, April 11th 2-5pm!
📷Borrow a disposable camera and take pics of your favorite parts of Flatbush. (Your pictures may end up in a mural coming soon near the Church Ave B/Q subway!)
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Thankful to @UDFNYC for inviting me to speak and for the members willingness to engage and brainstorm on current and future initiatives at @NYC_Buildings. First of many discussions as we advance the @NYCMayor development and safety agenda!
A vibey setting for an important conversation 💡🔵
Commissioner @AhmedTigani54 joined civic leaders in Lower Manhattan at the @UDFNYC this morning to discuss how the work of DOB helps build a safer, more resilient, and more affordable city for New Yorkers.
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We're thrilled the City is inviting the public to shape a permanent redesign of 14th st. Thoughtful street design can balance faster buses w/ pedestrians, create greener, safer public spaces, & support local biz. We encourage everyone who uses 14th st daily to share their vision.
City plans bike lanes and bigger plazas for Manhattan's 14th Street busway
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Inspiring new work from the @designtrustnyc - lots of great ideas for making #publicspace programming easier in the city! We’re particular fans of Rec. #8, building on the Fund for the Public Realm proposal from the #LocalCenter.
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Read more about the Fund for the Public Realm here: urbandesignforum.org/practic…
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Thank you @AhmedTigani54 and @NYC_Buildings for joining us this morning to discuss how New York can build a safer and more affordable city.
A vibey setting for an important conversation 💡🔵
Commissioner @AhmedTigani54 joined civic leaders in Lower Manhattan at the @UDFNYC this morning to discuss how the work of DOB helps build a safer, more resilient, and more affordable city for New Yorkers.
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A vibey setting for an important conversation 💡🔵
Commissioner @AhmedTigani54 joined civic leaders in Lower Manhattan at the @UDFNYC this morning to discuss how the work of DOB helps build a safer, more resilient, and more affordable city for New Yorkers.
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