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Resources
- The Open Planning Project
The Open Planning Project (TOPP) is a nonprofit dedicated to building tools that facilitate civic action and make governments more transparent. TOPP 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
