NYC Administrative Code

§ 23-804 — Open space coordination platform.

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What is NYC AC § 23-804?

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This section establishes a website coordinated by the mayor's office for facilitating the use of open spaces by art and cultural institutions in New York City. It aims to provide information about available open spaces for outdoor performances and rehearsals. Applies to art and cultural organizations seeking to utilize public outdoor locations.

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§ 23-804 Open space coordination platform.

AC § 23-804

a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Art and cultural institutions. The term "art and cultural institutions" means not-for-profit art and cultural groups, organizations, venues or institutions within the city of New York. Office. The term "office" means the mayor's office of citywide event coordination and management established pursuant to executive order number 105, dated September 17, 2007, or another office or agency designated by the mayor. Open space. The term "open space" means a roadway space, park space, or another public outdoor location, including but not limited to a pedestrian plaza or public parking lot, that is made available by the office for use by art and cultural institutions for outdoor performances or as a rehearsal space. b. Website for coordinating the use of open space for art and cultural programming. The office shall, in consultation with any other relevant agency or office, including but not limited to the department of cultural affairs, the department of parks and recreation, and the department of information technology and telecommunications, create a website that: 1. Provides information about open space; 2. Facilitates the use of open space by art and cultural institutions; 3. Allows users to search for open space, by location and on a map; and 4. Allows users to search for information about outdoor programs offered by art and cultural institutions that are coordinated by the office. Such website may also provide information about other events hosted by art and cultural institutions and outdoor events held on private property, to the extent such information is provided to the office for inclusion on such website. (L.L. 2021/007, 1/10/2021, eff. 4/10/2021)

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