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== Summary ==
The 31st Avenue Open Street consists of two blocks in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astoria,_Queens Astoria, Queens] that are closed to vehicles in order to provide a public space for all. The open street hosts community-run events such as local vendor markets, group fitness classes, educational outreach efforts, children's programming, and more. Public seating and other amenities are also made available by the volunteers. While the open street is in effect, on-street parking is not allowed and access is permitted only for pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles with handicap permits serving someone with mobility needs in coordination with the volunteers.


Located on 31st Avenue between 33rd and 35th Street in Astoria, Queens, the 31st Ave Open Street is active on weekends along with select Monday holidays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During those times the street is closed to through traffic and parking is not allowed to make space for community events and the public's enjoyment. The Open Street was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains operational to this day thanks to a team of volunteers.


== Management ==  
The location is a part of the [https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/openstreets.shtml NYCDOT's Open Streets Program] which creates more productive and equitable uses for the city's largest source of public space since 2020.
Operations are managed by volunteers from the 31st Ave Open Street Collective.  
 
From NYCDOT's Open Streets site:
 
<blockquote>''New York City’s Open Streets program transforms streets into public spaces open to all. These transformations allow for a range of activities that promote economic development, support schools, and provide new ways for New Yorkers to enjoy cultural programming and build community''.</blockquote>
 
== Location ==
On 31st Avenue in Queens between 33rd St. and 35th St.[[File:31st Ave Open Street - Overview Map.png|left|border|800px|A map showing the location of 31st Avenue Open Street in Queens, NYC]]
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== Active Season and Hours ==
 
April 22, 2023 through December 31st, 2023
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Day !! Start !! End
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| Saturday || 12:00 PM || 8:00 PM
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| Sunday || 12:00 PM || 8:00 PM
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| Monday (Select Holidays) || 12:00 PM || 8:00 PM
|}


== Resources ==  
== Resources ==  

Revision as of 02:31, 9 October 2023

Logo for 31st Ave Open Street showing a coffee cup, microphone, and roller skates

The 31st Avenue Open Street consists of two blocks in Astoria, Queens that are closed to vehicles in order to provide a public space for all. The open street hosts community-run events such as local vendor markets, group fitness classes, educational outreach efforts, children's programming, and more. Public seating and other amenities are also made available by the volunteers. While the open street is in effect, on-street parking is not allowed and access is permitted only for pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles with handicap permits serving someone with mobility needs in coordination with the volunteers.


The location is a part of the NYCDOT's Open Streets Program which creates more productive and equitable uses for the city's largest source of public space since 2020.

From NYCDOT's Open Streets site:

New York City’s Open Streets program transforms streets into public spaces open to all. These transformations allow for a range of activities that promote economic development, support schools, and provide new ways for New Yorkers to enjoy cultural programming and build community.

Location

On 31st Avenue in Queens between 33rd St. and 35th St.

A map showing the location of 31st Avenue Open Street in Queens, NYC
A map showing the location of 31st Avenue Open Street in Queens, NYC


Active Season and Hours

April 22, 2023 through December 31st, 2023

Caption text
Day Start End
Saturday 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Monday (Select Holidays) 12:00 PM 8:00 PM

Resources

Guides

For Volunteers