Demystifying NYC Community Boards, Part I

The first post in a series breaking down how community boards operate, and how you can participate in shaping your neighborhood and the City.

Thank you to Sachi Takahashi-Rial and Sebastian Hallum Clarke for their contributions to this guide. Check out their Substacks for more helpful and informative NYC policy content!

Imagine a government body that is capable of stopping housing developments and zoning changes, determining the hours and prices of bars and restaurants, and shaping where and h…