Last week, the Mayor announced the launching of the community engagement effort for New York City’s first comprehensive Environmental Justice for All Report: nyc.gov/ejstudy. This is an unprecedented comprehensive study of environmental justice issues that will lead to the development of a citywide Environmental Justice Plan. East Harlem has been listed as an Environmental Justice Area, so it’s important that our residents are engaged in the formation of the environmental justice report. See below for opportunities for engagement.
Environmental Justice Town Hall
- Date: Thursday, February 25th, 2021
- Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
- Location: Zoom
- Hosts: NYC Environmental Justice Advisory Board, in partnership with CPP
- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-environmental-justice-town-hall-tickets-139555525333
How to leave a public comment:
Public comments will help ensure the NYC Environmental Justice for All Report is rooted in real-life issues New Yorkers are facing. All comments must be received by April 30, 2021. There are several ways to submit a public comment about the environmental justice report.
- You can fill out the public comment form at nyc.gov/ejstudy
- Email your comments to EJ@climate.nyc.gov
- You may leave a voice message at (212)-788-4144
Environmental Justice Areas Map:
In collaboration with an Interagency Working Group consisting of 19 city agencies, the Mayor’s Office of Climate Policy and Programs published a map of the City’s Environmental Justice Areas. The Environmental Justice Report will identify and analyze the environmental and climate issues in these areas.
EJ Areas Map: https://nycehs.github.io/Data-Story-Development/ejzones.html