2024 Street Works Earth Archive
What happened during Street Work Earth on September 22, 2024 on 34 Avenue in Jackson Heights? There were 75+ participating artists + climate activists, and 2,500+ passersby. Thanks to participants, 200 letters were mailed to get out the vote, and 70 postcards were written to Governor Hochul calling for green public schools. An estimated 100 participants also pledged to vote (including 31 signed pledges and 6 new voters registered), and 1 collaboration has seeded — more on that here.
“The Joy 🤩 Award goes to… #StreetWorksEarth in Queens, NY”
“I left inspired because I met so many people doing such beautiful, meaningful and powerful work to create health, connection and better urban spaces for all of us to thrive.”
“It was truly amazing to see so many people come together to put this day together. You could feel all the love, care, and attention to detail your team put into this event!”
“[Street Works Earth]… made me reflect on how our part in climate justice is only possible with all of our individual efforts together in community!”
“After Street Works Earth, I plan on taking 2 actions 1) A Know Your Rights campaign around chronic flooding 2) advocating for flood/heat-resilient reconstruction of the [34 Ave] Open Street/Plaza.”
“I loved being able to talk to families and kids about our schools campaign and learning more about their schools...”
“My scientific and technocratic role can feel removed from the reality of how nature works, and this event reminded me of the magic of community.”
"[At Street Work Earth 2024] I felt like maybe, just maybe, we were building a bridge between worlds bit by bit, one conversation at a time."
“You’ve created such a wonderful, inclusive, thoughtful and peaceful event with Street Works.”
“Thanks to [MJN] for the chance to engage 100+ Queensfolx and many others... Heartening to create containers for folx to put down their worries...”
“The work that MJN is doing is incredible, and we would be honored to participate in more of your projects in the future!”
"Street Works Earth 2024 felt like it bridged the gap between creation, education, and action… There was an openness that felt very rare.”
“I loved the communal nature, taking back the street from cars, showing what's possible for a world designed around people, not cars.”
Interviews
Projects and Creations
THE ART OF LETTER WRITING TO GET OU THE VOTE
Art of Letter Writing to Get Out the Vote & MJN
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