Neighborhood Resources

Our online Neighborhood Resources is a collection of our favorite how-to guides, grant opportunities, workshops, city services and more. New York City is home to a wealth of resources—gather the tools to better your community here!
Know of other resources that are worth sharing?
Andre at
amozeak@citizensnyc.org
or 212-822-9595
Download a list of some of our favorite resources in one handy PDF: Resources PDF
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2015 New York City Community Health ProfilesThe New York City Community Health Profiles capture the health of 59 community districts across the city.
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Active Design in NYC SchoolsThe Active Design Toolkit for Schools provides ideas and resources to incorporate active design into schools in NYC. Many of the ideas presented are simple, but have immense potential to improve the overall success, health and well-being of students.
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Soil TestingBrooklyn College provides soil testing at a low cost as part of their commitment to the community. Test your garden's soil to see if it is safe to grow food in.
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Water TestingCornell University provides information about testing water and soil for contaminants, as well as links to find the public records of water tests.
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Contemporary Art Education ProgramBRIC Arts Media's Contemporary Art Education program connects public school students in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx as well as teachers, and entire school communities with contemporary art.
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Find Vacant LotsOASIS provides the richest source of community maps for NYC. Use their map to find out if a vacant lot in your neighborhood is privately owned by clicking on the “Location Report” tab to learn more about the lot’s owner.
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