NYC Block Parties: Letting the City Breathe
by Sami Grover, Carrboro, NC, USA on 07. 7.08
Block Parties Reclaim Streets for People
Once again, the good folks at StreetFilms show us the magic that can happen when streets are turned over to people, not cars – even for one afternoon. It seems there are over 3000 block parties in NYC every year. Check out Block Party NYC for a list of locations. And for those itching to see more video footage, we hear rumors that StreetFilms are working on a “best of” compilation of highlights from the summer’s party scene. For those new to StreetFilms, click below the fold to view more inspiring video action from around the world.
More on Liveable Streets from our Friends at StreetFilms
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StreetFilms Animation Explores Diverters as Traffic Calming Measure
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Block parties in NYC are always a great opportunity to remove the cars and let the neighbors come out and enjoy themselves. Biking, rollerblades, music and food! A great change to the daily grind. My block party is only days away!
I'm always amazed by what the streets of NYC look like in uphotos from a century ago, before cars. Filled with throngs of people, incredible amounts of foot traffic and pushcarts. It's beautiful and uplifting. Sitting in cars is boring.