EVENTS
[Manhattan] Housing ballot proposals canvassing
The four ballot proposals this year (2-5) will fast track affordable housing and make sure that every community in our city does its share to address our city's housing crisis.
We are hosting four days of action to canvass for the proposals throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Join us November 1 at Union Square Greenmarket!
[Queens] Housing ballot proposals canvassing
The four ballot proposals this year (2-5) will fast track affordable housing and make sure that every community in our city does its share to address our city's housing crisis.
We are hosting four days of action to canvass for the proposals throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Join us October 25 at Sunnyside Farmers Market!
Haunted Hous(ing crisis) Social
Upper Manhattan and Lower Manhattan chapters present a themed Halloween party, because there’s nothing spooookier than the housing crisis 👻 Come dressed as your favorite housing villain (parking mandates? Your community board? REBNY?) or otherwise on theme, and you could win a prize!
[Manhattan] Housing ballot proposals canvassing
The four ballot proposals this year (2-5) will fast track affordable housing and make sure that every community in our city does its share to address our city's housing crisis.
We are hosting four days of action to canvass for the proposals throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Join us October 18 at Tucker Square Greenmarket!
Yes on Affordable Housing Rally
Join us to rally in support of the ballot proposals! Say YES to Affordable Housing!
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[Brooklyn] Housing ballot proposals canvassing
The four ballot proposals this year (2-5) will fast track affordable housing and make sure that every community in our city does its share to address our city's housing crisis.
We are hosting four days of action to canvass for the proposals throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens.
Join us October 11 at McCarren Park Greenmarket!
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An Abundance of Data: How to Use Statistics to Support More Homes!
Open New York's Learning Studio is a monthly series for members to discuss and learn together. We have pizza, meet new friends, and build our collective knowledge base for our advocacy!
How many new affordable homes have been built in your Council District? What percentage of your neighbors are rent burdened or severely rent burdened? How long will a building be rent-stabilized? How many homes has your neighborhood lost from people combining apartments? These are just some of the questions you can answer when you know how to navigate the many rich data sources available to New Yorkers.
Join Open New York members Liz Denys and Geoffrey Thomas for a workshop on New York housing data and data tools! Learn how to easily navigate housing data and use these tools to craft stronger public testimony, inform housing discussions, and counteract misinformation!
This is a space for learning - no prior data analysis background is needed, just curiosity!
Making Projects Pencil: Understanding Housing Finance for Better Advocacy
Open New York's Learning Studio is a monthly series for members to discuss and learn together. We have pizza, meet new friends, and build our collective knowledge base for our advocacy! What makes a development financially viable- or not? Join Open New York members Bobby Gorrill and Jesse Lang for a hands-on workshop that demystifies how housing projects are financed. This session will give you a clearer understanding of the trade-offs in housing development, as well as practical language to use when engaging with community boards and elected officials.
Craft Night
Come bring your own craft and hang out with us, or learn to knit at the ONY office!
Zoning and Trivia Talks
Join us for a networking event with Open New York!
We’ll kick things off with a round of zoning and housing trivia. Test your knowledge of everything from FAR to famous rezonings. Then, stick around to connect with fellow YIMBYs, share ideas, and build relationships with others who care about a more affordable, sustainable city.
Whether you're new to the movement or a longtime member, all are welcome!
DM Asia or Sarah for the address
Mayoral Conversation with Annemarie Gray
Join us for a conversation with our Executive Director, Annemarie, to discuss the mayoral race and how it pertains to housing.
More details to come
Queens Happy Hour!
Meet fellow ONY members, learn about our latest projects, and find out how you can get involved! The location will be announced ASAP!
PLACEHOLDER: Where do you see your Community Board Vision- With TransAlt
This is an in-person event.
Join Transportation Alternatives and Open New York for a community board and workshop!
How can we better envision the community boards we need for our neighborhoods to thrive?
With Community Board application season in full swing, Join TA and Open New York for a Community Board transportation and housing advocate vision session!
We’ll build power and community for sustainable and supported community board action. How can we better envision the community boards we need for our neighborhoods? What types of support do we need to be successful board advocates as both board members and members of the public? How can we evolve community boards to better represent our communities?
Please DM Asia Thomas for more information. athomas@opennewyork.city
PLACEHOLDER: Manhattan Community Board Application Deadline
In order to be considered for appointment to a Manhattan Community Board, a complete application must be submitted online or postmarked by no later than 5:00 pm Friday, February 28th, 2025.
APPLICATION LINK HERE: https://form.jotform.com/243474660047155
More info: https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/resources/communityboards/
athomas@opennewyork.city
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