
Underhill Plaza
Hours of operation: 24/7
The first permanent public open space to be created as a result of the Prospect Heights Open Streets program, Underhill Plaza is open to the public at all hours. During daytime and early evening hours, tables and chairs are provided for public use. Community programming is offered during the week and on weekends; consult the events schedule for details.

Open streets organizers, elected officials rally to save popular program
Today Open Streets organizers, elected officials, and advocates gathered on the popular Vanderbilt Open Street to demand the City provide sustainable funding for the Open Streets program. Rally organizers and elected officials are asking the City for a renewed investment in the popular program, totaling $48 million over three years; they warn that without a sustainable funding model, the Open Streets will not survive.

Open Streets: how much could it cost?
Common questions we’ve received during our fundraising for the 2025 season are, “Why do you need money?”, “How much does the program cost?” and “What exactly is this to pay for?” There is a lot that goes into making Vanderbilt Open Streets happen — not even counting any of the unpaid volunteer labor — and we want to break this down for those of you who are interested in the details.

URGENT — Open Streets Coalition: Funding Concerns
We, the undersigned Open Streets volunteer committees and coordinating organizations, call on the City to fully fund the Open Streets program by allocating $48 million over the next three years to expand DOT and the City’s capacity for supporting Open Streets and directly fund the organizations operating these programs.

DOT workshops on GAP, Vanderbilt and Underhill improvements
The NYC Department of Transportation will begin public outreach for the Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights Public Realm Capital Visioning this month with an on-street workshop on Vanderbilt Avenue Saturday, June 15 from 1-4PM between St. Mark’s Avenue and Prospect Place.

Prospect Heights Open Streets announces programming for Car-Free Earth Day and 2024 season schedule
Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council is excited to announce the start of its 5th year of Open Streets and community programming on Vanderbilt Avenue and at Underhill Plaza! The 2024 Open Streets season in Prospect Heights kicks-off at Underhill Plaza on Car-Free Earth Day, Saturday April 20, in partnership with the Department of Transportation.

Open streets organizers, elected officials rally to save popular program
Today Open Streets organizers, elected officials, and advocates gathered on the popular Vanderbilt Open Street to demand the City provide sustainable funding for the Open Streets program. Rally organizers and elected officials are asking the City for a renewed investment in the popular program, totaling $48 million over three years; they warn that without a sustainable funding model, the Open Streets will not survive.

Open Streets: how much could it cost?
Common questions we’ve received during our fundraising for the 2025 season are, “Why do you need money?”, “How much does the program cost?” and “What exactly is this to pay for?” There is a lot that goes into making Vanderbilt Open Streets happen — not even counting any of the unpaid volunteer labor — and we want to break this down for those of you who are interested in the details.

URGENT — Open Streets Coalition: Funding Concerns
We, the undersigned Open Streets volunteer committees and coordinating organizations, call on the City to fully fund the Open Streets program by allocating $48 million over the next three years to expand DOT and the City’s capacity for supporting Open Streets and directly fund the organizations operating these programs.

DOT workshops on GAP, Vanderbilt and Underhill improvements
The NYC Department of Transportation will begin public outreach for the Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights Public Realm Capital Visioning this month with an on-street workshop on Vanderbilt Avenue Saturday, June 15 from 1-4PM between St. Mark’s Avenue and Prospect Place.

Prospect Heights Open Streets announces programming for Car-Free Earth Day and 2024 season schedule
Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council is excited to announce the start of its 5th year of Open Streets and community programming on Vanderbilt Avenue and at Underhill Plaza! The 2024 Open Streets season in Prospect Heights kicks-off at Underhill Plaza on Car-Free Earth Day, Saturday April 20, in partnership with the Department of Transportation.