The Case for Widening NYC Bike Lanes
Streetfilms has been at the forefront for making the case that NYC bike lanes need to be wider. This video puts forth an even more bold statement versus just presenting traffic counts.
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative Expands Grant Opportunity to Cities in Canada, Mexico, & the United States
Street Plans is excited to continue our partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies for the 4th year of the Asphalt Art Initiative, which is expanding its global reach to transform even more streets & public spaces, including in Mexico & Canada this year.
Somerville Bike Plan Released!
Alongside the City of Somerville’s Mobility Division, Street Plans is thrilled to share the final Bike Somerville Network Plan. Nearly two years in the making, this ambitious plan responds to the community’s desire to build safe and continuous bicycle facilities citywide.
Creating a mixed-use college town in an ‘edge city’
During a three-day charrette, designers from Perkins+Will and Mike Lydon from Street Plans planned six urban blocks and a town square. The University City District sponsored the charrette with CNU.
Go Play in the Street, Kids. Really.
Street Lab is bringing pop-up reading rooms & playgrounds to New York City’s open streets & plazas. Mike Lydon commends the programming that produced 353 pop-ups last year.
More is More: City Unveils Painted ‘Super Sidewalks’ Expansions in Hells Kitchen
A recently completed, decade-long overhaul of the sewers & water mains on 9th Avenue in Manhattan gave city officials the opportunity to expand pedestrian space along the strip. Mike Lydon explained why this is quick & efficient.
Aspen Challenge Celebrates 10 Years in Newest Partner City: Brooklyn
In February 2023, Street Plans’ Principal and Cofounder, Mike Lydon, was honored to be a Challenger, asking this year’s cohort to reimagine Brooklyn’s streets so that people of all ages and abilities can safely travel wherever they want to go.
Street Plans Project Manager, Irene Balza, guest speaker at the 2023 CNU Florida Summit
Irene Balza, was a guest speaker at the 2023 Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Florida Summit held in Orlando, Florida in February.
Project Sponsors Press On For Next Phase Of DRI Developments
Dana Wall, Project Director at Street Plans, presented the firm’s District & Downtown placemaking experience to the City of Norwich, the Norwich BID, Commerce Chenango, & stakeholders on February 8, 2023.
Doyers Street | Chinatown NYC
In October 2022, Street Plans was hired by the NYC DOT to manage the design and implementation of Doyers Street in the historic neighborhood of Chinatown in New York City, working closely with the Chinatown BID.