LIVABLE STREETS
A new vision for the Upper West Side.
November 6th, 2007 –
February, 2008
Help shape the neighborhood streets of the Upper West Side. Work with your neighbors to create beautiful, green streets with safer bike lanes, great walking spaces, less traffic and cleaner air. The Upper West Side Streets Renaissance Campaign is holding a series of events aimed at empowering residents to re-imagine neighborhood streets and make their visions a reality.
Next Event – November 6th, 2007
Lessons from Jan Gehl, the World's Foremost Urban Designer
For over 30 years, Jan Gehl has been improving people's lives by making neighborhoods lively, diverse and safe. Jan—a friend and colleague of the late, great Jane Jacobs—will tell entertaining and illustrative stories gleaned from his famous work in Copenhagen, London, Zurich, and Melbourne.
November 6th, 2007, The Jewish Community Center, 334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street
5:30–7:00 Opening Reception, 7-8:30pm Presentation
Admission is free. Seating is very limited and RSVP is required. Please RSVP with form on this page.
More Events:
- Upper West Ride: A Bike Tour
Saturday, November 10, 11am-2pm
West 72 St. Entrance to Central Park
Roll with us on an easy, relaxed bike tour on the Upper West Side's historic residential streets and avenues. Staff from Transporation Alternatives and Upper West Side advocates will discuss the evolution of the neighborhood while exploring how these streets can be transformed into a safe, green haven for cyclists and pedestrians. The size of this tour is limited and RSVP is required. Please RSVP with form on this page.
- Safe Routes for Seniors on the Upper West Side
Thursday, November 15, 1pm
St. Paul and St. Andrews United Methodist, 263 W. 86th St. at West End Ave
Join Amy Pfeiffer and Karla Quintero of Transportation Alternatives for an informative discussion sponsored by Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal’s office. Learn about the principles of street design for seniors and how you can get involved with the Safe Routes for Seniors movement. Please RSVP with form on this page.
- Safe Routes to School on the Upper West Side
Wednesday, January 23rd, 6pm
The Calhoun School, 160 West 74th Street
Safe Routes to School, a city-wide program, can help improve the streets around your child's school to make them safer for walking and cycling. Come for an informative presentation by the New York City Department of Transportation and learn how your school can participate. Please RSVP with form on this page.
- Dr. Donald Shoup, Author of the "High Cost of Free Parking"
Monday, December 10th, 6pm
Fordham University, Pope Auditorium
Parking policy is an often ignored, but critical tool for reducing car traffic and building a healthy, livable community. Dr. Donald Shoup will discuss how parking policy change can improve the public realm and generate much needed revenue for New York City's public transportation. Please RSVP with form on this page.
- The Upper West Side: Vibrant Destination and Neighborhood
Location and Time TBA
Visit some of New York's most successful streets and discover how to make them even better on a fun walking tour. Please RSVP with form on this page. Event details will be sent by email as they become available.
- Livable Streets 101:
Intro to Designing Streets for Neighborhood Life
Saturday, January 12, 10am-2pm
American Bible Society, Education Center at MOBIA, 1865 Broadway at 61st St.
Spend a Saturday walking with Mike King of Nelson/Nygaard and learn how streets can be transformed with great urban design. Please RSVP with form on this page. Event details will be sent by email as they become available.
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Street Renaissance: How You can Transform the Upper West Side
Monday, January 28th, 7pm
New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West
How can you help win better streets? Neighborhood activists, professional planners, and experienced advocates share their secrets for success in a panel discussion and presentation. Please RSVP with form on this page.
Admission to all events is free. Check back soon for updated event details!
