Changes at "NYClean - Cleaning up New York City"
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- +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.10.2\"><dt name=\"text-1727190723263-0\">Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?</dt><dd id=\"text-1727190723263-0\" name=\"text\">\n\n<div>All Boroughs\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\">Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.</dt><dd id=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\">\n\n<div alt=\"Youth\">Youth\n\n</div><div alt=\"Older Adults\">Older Adults\n\n</div><div alt=\"Public Housing Residents\">Public Housing Residents\n\n</div><div alt=\"Justice Impacted People\">Justice Impacted People\n\n</div><div alt=\"People with Disabilities\">People with Disabilities\n\n</div><div alt=\"Limited English Speakers\">Limited English Speakers\n\n</div><div alt=\"Immigrants/ Migrants\">Immigrants/ Migrants\n\n</div><div alt=\"Veterans\">Veterans\n\n</div><div alt=\"LGBTQ+ People\">LGBTQ+ People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Parents\">Parents\n\n</div><div alt=\"Unhoused People\">Unhoused People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Low Income People\">Low Income People\n\n</div><div alt=\"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\">Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191117616-0\">Describe the challenge you want to address:</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191117616-0\" name=\"textarea\">\n\n<div>New York City, a global icon of culture and diversity, faces significant challenges in maintaining urban cleanliness. Recent data indicates a nearly 250% increase in sidewalk garbage complaints since 2019, with 41,023 complaints recorded between September 2023 and September 2024. Additionally, the city has experienced a surge in rat sightings, exacerbated by improper waste management practices. These issues not only affect the city’s aesthetics but also pose public health risks.\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\">\n\n<div>Enhanced Waste Management and Recycling Systems (Inspired by Zurich)\n\t•\tDeploy a citywide color-coded waste separation system for organics, recyclables, and general trash.\n\t•\tIncrease the number of public recycling bins and introduce high-tech sorting facilities for efficiency.\n\t•\tLaunch innovative waste-to-energy initiatives to reduce landfill dependence.\n\nStricter Anti-Littering Laws and Enforcement (Inspired by Singapore)\n\t•\tIntroduce higher fines for littering and illegal dumping, with mandatory community service for offenders.\n\t•\tDeploy mobile sanitation officers to patrol public spaces and enforce cleanliness laws.\n\t•\tUtilize AI-powered cameras in high-litter zones to identify and penalize violators.\n\n\nPublic Awareness Campaigns (Inspired by Helsinki and Tokyo)\n\t•\tLaunch a campaign focusing on individual responsibility and proper waste management.\n\t•\tPartner with schools, community organizations, and influencers to spread awareness.\n\t•\tOrganize engaging social media challenges and art installations promoting cleanliness.\n\nLeveraging Technology for Urban Cleanliness (Inspired by Zurich)\n\t•\tIntroduce smart trash bins that alert sanitation teams when full.\n\t•\tPilot mobile apps to gamify cleanliness, rewarding users for reporting litter or participating in clean-up events.\n\t•\tCollaborate with tech companies to implement AI-driven waste management solutions.\n\n</div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\">\n\n<div>10454\n\n</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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