
21 Bridges
21 Policy Proposals
To Bring Manhattan Back
Bringing Back New York
1. End COVID-related school closures
2. Direct payments for small businesses and workers
3. Refund small businesses for COVID costs
4. Create a safety net for the arts and gig workers
5. Free same-day PCR test results
6. Create a jobs corps for young Manhattanites


Creating A Safer Manhattan
7. Localize crime prevention interventions
8. Pilot program for “cop boxes” in our neighborhoods
Ensuring A More Affordable Manhattan
9. Convert more commercial space into affordable housing
10. Create early Uniform Land Use Review Procedure warning system for community boards and new developments
11. Commercial and residential vacancy taxes
12. Secure more NYCHA funding through a preservation trust


Improving Quality of Life
13. Make free public restrooms available across the Borough
14. Make open streets, outdoor dining and drinks to go permanent
Reforming Our Community Boards & City Appointment Processes
15. Make the Borough President’s office and Community Boards more responsive than ever
16. Bring the Borough President’s office to more communities
17. Increase diversity on Community Boards


Preparing Manhattan For The Future
18. Universal WiFi for Manhattan
19. Implement congestion pricing
20. A coastal resilience plan for all of Manhattan
21. Accelerate phase-out of dirty fuels