Mapping for Equity: Mapping Public Amenities in NYC Council District 26

BetaNYC is excited to share a new way to map NYC’s public realm in New York City Council District 26!

BetaNYC will present the Mapping for Equity project and how to create more equitable and accessible mapped spaces. We will show you how we’re mapping parks and public spaces into OpenStreetMap.

Through this activity, we are making sure there’s equal representation in data while quantifying and mapping our public realm. Together, we will site, count, and map community assets such as street lamps, benches, water fountains, trash cans, and picnic tables.

• RSVP here < https://beta.nyc/e250806-rsvp > for the field mapping event by Tuesday, August 5.

Meet by the flag pole and restrooms towards the north side of Big Bush Playground.

This event will be delivered in English and all ages are welcome to attend (provided that anyone under 18 years old is present with a parent or guardian). We will be moving about the city and on uneven terrain. Plan on wearing appropriate footwear and environmental attire.

If you have any needs or accommodations, please email [events@beta.nyc](mailto:events@beta.nyc).
Please RSVP by 3pm on Tuesday, August 5

A followup Data Entry event will take place Monday, August 11, 2025, from 3pm-5pm at The David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building (1 Centre Street, NY 10007) in the North Conference Room on the 19th Floor.

• RSVP here < https://beta.nyc/e250811-rsvp > for the second event by Sunday, August 10.