All City Parks designated as a Safe Haven

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

All city parks in every boroughs throughout NYC

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Older Adults

Public Housing Residents

Justice Impacted People

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants/ Migrants

Veterans

LGBTQ+ People

Parents

Unhoused People

Low Income People

Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color

Everyone in the NYC

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Make all city parks safe havens for everyone, including animals, living, working and visiting in NYC. This also includes all students, visitors and tourists. Safe Haven means a place where they will have protection from violence or harm, where they have directions and access to information that they need to navigate the city's services (police, hospitals, bathrooms, hotels, restaurants, theatres, public transportation, taxis, shopping, pharmacies, educational institutions, Embassies, places of interest, street locations, buildings and spaces of interest, local activities and special events taking place citywide. Also, most importantly, information that is currant, continually updated and available that will get anyone the help they need and where to go. Also includes information access on a host of all the city has to offer.

What is the solution to the challenge?

On city park sites Safe Haven kiosks automated, with direct access to police, manned and unmanned in well-lit active areas, where people gravitate and near or around park activities, outdoor classes, events, concerts, bathrooms, park stations, etc.

Please provide your Zip Code

10031