The New York City Streets Renaissance

Resources

• OpenPlans
  OpenPlans is a nonprofit dedicated to building tools that facilitate civic action and make governments more transparent. OpenPlans believes that easy-to-use, smart technology can empower citizens to tackle urban planning issues more effectively.
• Project for Public Spaces
  Features placemaking tools including downloads, images, and city commentaries.
• Transportation Alternatives
  Crashstat maps of NYC street accidents, information about active campaigns, and walking and cycling resources.
• The Municipal Art Society - Planning Center
  Event information and publications regarding community-based planning. Features the Community Information Technology Initiative (CITI) project that provides a wealth of data on New York City land use.
• Traffic Calming
  More information about traffic calming, including its history, types of measures, and effects.
• Wikipedia Article on Traffic Calming
• Does Widening Roads Cause Congestion?
  Excerpted from D. Chen's "If You Build It They Will Come"
• Mayor's Community Assistance Unit
  Find out about temporary street closures for block parties and other events.
• Gotham Gazette Comunity Board
  To find out about and check on happenings in your community.
• NYCBusiness Improvement District
• NYC Chamber of Commerce