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Questionable Data, Narrow Vision Mar Sheridan Study

Media posted July 26, 2010

Source: Mobilizing the Region
Date: July 22, 2010
Link: Questionable Data, Narrow Vision Mar Sheridan Study

Green Agenda for Jackson Heights Released

News last updated July 22, 2010

On Saturday, May 22, the Pratt Center, Queens Community House and Friends of Travers Park released the Green Agenda for Jackson Heights, the product of a five-month, community-wide visioning process for a sustainable future in one of New York City's most diverse neighborhoods.

More than 400 community members contributed to multilingual grassroots planning sessions, which were held by volunteers in living rooms, schools, houses of worship, community centers, and senior centers. Participants identified priority areas for greening Jackson Heights, including expanding open space, reducing waste, and many other steps toward environmental and economic sustainability. Residents proposed strategies that built upon existing strengths while addressing neighborhood concerns. The final document includes goals as well as recommendations thatcan be implemented legislatively, by community-based organizations, and by individuals.

Download the Green Agenda here! [19 MB]

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Sheridan at Crossroads

Media posted July 20, 2010

Source: New York Daily News
Date: July 20, 2010
Link: Sheridan at Crossroads

Plan to Remove Bronx Expressway Gains Traction

Media posted July 13, 2010

Source: The New York Times
Date: July 13, 2010
Link: Plan to Remove Bronx Expressway Gains Traction

Tour the Sheridan Expressway Community Plan

News posted July 13, 2010

As The New York Times reports, the community-generated proposal to replace the underutilized Sheridan Expressway with parks, affordable housing, commercial space and amenities is gaining momentum.

Here's a video tour of the community-generated plan, as developed by the Southern Bronx River Watershed Alliance with the support of the Pratt Center. Learn more about the project here. And see Times architecture critic Nicolai Ourossoff's appreciation of the Sheridan plan as one of the leading ideas for "Reinventing America's Cities."