Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced “Open Boulevards,” a new program to enhance and expand 10 multi-block corridors to create dining destination experiences throughout the city. The plan builds off last year’s successful Open Streets: Restaurants program, which transformed miles of restaurant-heavy streets into open space for diners, cyclists, and pedestrians to enjoy. In addition to creating extra space for dining, Open Boulevards will feature cultural activities, community-based programming, landscaping and other beautification, and art installations.
The City will work with NYC & Company to promote Open Boulevards and drive citywide, regional, and international tourist activity to each location in the five boroughs. The announcements continue Streets Week!, a suite of transportation, traffic safety, and open space policy announcements to double down on the transformative Vision Zero initiative.
“In a year of dramatic changes to our urban landscape, Open Boulevards will transform New York City’s streets like never before,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “The Recovery for All of Us will come to life on these streets, where small businesses, restaurants, artists, pedestrians, and cyclists will gather to create the kind of destination you can only find in the greatest city in the world.”
“New Yorkers deserve more open space than ever this summer, and Open Boulevards will be a great resource for dining, cycling, and enjoying all the dynamic cultural events our city has to offer,” said Deputy Mayor for Operations Laura Anglin. “As we bring back Open Streets: Restaurants and make Open Streets permanent, there will be more ways than ever to put our streets to work for people, not just vehicles.”
“As a Brooklynite, I know that Open Streets like Vanderbilt Avenue have already illustrated how this city, through the determined and combined involvement of residents and restauranteurs, can thrive in this recovery,” said DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman. “With even more resources and publicity, Open Boulevards will give us a chance to further expand those success stories, driving even more business to vibrant communities and of course, great dining.”
“We’re pleased to support the new ‘Open Boulevards’ plan that will not only expand the City’s café culture across the five boroughs, but also add new arts, culture and community elements that will help boost New York City’s reawakening and attract visitors this summer and beyond,” said Fred Dixon, President and CEO at NYC & Company.
The City will mark Open Boulevards with branded light pole banners and gateways at entrances and public tables and chairs. Restaurants on Open Boulevards will receive free barriers at select giveaway events, to ensure safety for roadway diners and pedestrians.
Locations include:
Borough | On Street | From Street | To Street |
Bronx | Alexander Ave | Bruckner Blvd | E. 134th St |
Bronx | Arthur Ave | E. 187 St | Crescent Ave |
Manhattan | Amsterdam Ave | W. 106 St | W. 110 St |
Manhattan | Columbus Ave | W. 106 St | W. 110 St |
Brooklyn | Vanderbilt Ave | Atlantic Ave | Park Place |
Brooklyn | 5th Ave, Park Slope | Dean | Park Place |
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| Sterling Place | Berkeley Place |
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| President St | 3 St |
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| 10 St | 13 St |
Brooklyn | 5th Ave, Sunset Park | 39 St | 41 St |
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| 45 St | 47 St |
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| 55 St | 59 St |
Queens | Ditmars Blvd | 33 St | 36 St |
Queens | Woodside Ave | 76 St | 78 St |
Staten Island | Minthorne St | Victory Blvd | Bay St |
More information, including days, hours, and operating partners, can be found at www.nyc.gov/openboulevards.
