Step 1
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NYC Racial Equity Plan · Public comment open until May 6
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CostsNYC helps New Yorkers understand the proposed racial equity plan and prepare to make a public comment before May 6.
No policy expertise needed. Start with what is affecting you, and use our guides and plan summaries to get clear on what you want to say.
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Step 2
Explore what the city is proposing
Browse agency summaries, plan areas, and issue themes to find the part of the plan that affects you.
Step 3
Prepare your comment
Use what you learn to write a comment in your own words and take part in the official conversation before the deadline.
Read before you comment
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CostsNYC includes plain-language guides, writing tips, and a browsable hub for the Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan so you can understand what the city is proposing before you respond.
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A plain-language guide to what public comment is, why it matters, and how to make your comment more specific and useful.
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Browse agency summaries, plan areas, and issue themes to find what matters to you before you comment.
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Final call
Public comment closes May 6.
If this plan affects your life, your block, your family, or your work, take time to understand what is on the table and say what matters while the window is still open.
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