plaNYC
A Good Idea
Description
After speaking with many city residents and organizations, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg developed a plan to enhance New York City's environment. Five elements are included in the plan - land, air, water, energy and transportation. To support these elements, plaNYC includes ten goals to be accomplished by 2030.
Goal / Mission
The goal of plaNCY is to ensure a higher quality of life for New Yorkers, and reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.
Results / Accomplishments
In 2010, 3 years following the adoption of plaNYC, the city had added over 200 miles of bicycle lanes, planted over 322,000 trees, and acquired nearly 29,000 acres of land to protect the city's water supply. Per capita energy use is declining, and citywide carbon emissions have been reduced by 9%.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
New York City Office of the Mayor
Primary Contact
NYC Office of the Mayor
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning & Sustainability
City Hall
NY, NY 10007
Mayor's Office of Long Term Planning & Sustainability
City Hall
NY, NY 10007
Topics
Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Organization(s)
New York City Office of the Mayor
Date of implementation
Apr 2007
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
New York
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