In May 2008 the NYC DOT (Department of Transportation) announced plans for the Broadway Boulevard, a pedestrianized street from 35th to 42nd avenue.
By the end of August 2008, a mere three months later, the pedestrian plaza is completed. That’s a rare sign of a government bureaucracy defying being a bureaucracy, opting for a more effective people-oriented decision-making process, such as their streets to plaza program.
The public-private partnership is a model of sharing responsibilities: … read more…
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Dancing is one of the most effective ways to relieve stress, benefit from physical activity and have fun. As one dance instructor once said, “You can’t dance angry.“ So why is it that if you longed to let loose on the dance floor with a DJ spinning tunes you’d have to until past 11 pm, weekday or weekend. No more.
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