Stories + Data = Power: Democratizing Urban Planning and Development

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A Celebratory Launch of NYC’s Equitable Development Data Explorer Presented by RISC and CUP

Join RISC (the citywide Racial Impact Study Coalition) for an open-house reception to celebrate both the public release of New York City’s Equitable Development Data Explorer (EDDE) and the recent publication of the EDDE Poster, created through RISC’s collaboration with the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP).

The open house will include informal conversation and periodic short presentations on the EDDE. Learn how to use the EDDE to support neighborhood organizing and advocacy for social justice and strengthen the public’s voice in shaping the future of our communities.

Complimentary light bites and refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about NYC EDDE >>

Saturday, June 17
12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

EDDE presentation times at:
12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM

Nolan Park House 5B
Governors Island
New York, NY 10004

Tickets:
Free!

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  • Image: Center For Urban Pedagogy (CUP).
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  • Image: Center For Urban Pedagogy (CUP).
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About EDDE

Rezonings have led to residential and small business displacement and have dramatically reshaped our neighborhoods. In 2021, after three years of citywide organizing by RISC and the leadership of Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Councilmember Rafael Salamanca, and the then Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus Chair Adrienne Adams, New York City’s Local Law 78 was enacted.

Local Law 78 requires land use applicants to produce a racial equity report to determine the project’s impact on equity and was an important step toward democratizing New York City’s land use policies.

Thanks to the passage of Local Law 78 and its creation of the Equitable Development Data Explorer (EDDE), for the first time, New Yorkers have a tool that will help them to visualize disparities across communities as well as to evaluate potential development proposals.

RISC (Racial Impact Study Coalition) >>
Composed of neighborhood groups, community-based organizations, and citywide planning organizations that share a commitment to protecting our communities from racialized displacement and expanding permanently affordable housing to all neighborhoods.

CUP (Center of Urban Pedagogy) >>
CUP uses the power of design and art to support meaningful civic engagement, in partnership with marginalized communities.

Directions
Ferry: Governor’s Island ferry from 10 South Street or Wall Street Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan or Red Hook or Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
More information, schedules, and purchase tickets in advance >>

Venue: Nolan Park House 5B is closest to Yankee Pier and is a short walk from Soisson Landing, as shown on downloadable map available online >>

Additional Governor’s Island Visitor Info >>

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