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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Impact and feedback on new athletic field permitting process
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The recently implemented rule changes and process improvements for athletic field permitting have been well-received, particularly by newer organizations. The changes aim to make the process more accessible and equitable.
- Initial feedback has been encouraging, especially from organizations that previously found the permit process complex
- The changes have resulted in greater access to fields for deserving applicants
- Dedicated ball field coordinators and the citywide athletic permit coordinator have played crucial roles in implementing the new policies
- The agency continues to assess policies and practices to best serve the city's diverse sports communities
Margaret Nelson
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Lastly, we adjusted our fee schedule to properly reflect the various ways in which our different types of athletic fields and courts are requested and used.
0:28:39
We have instituted all of these reforms and process improvements in close coordination with long term permit holders to make sure the implementation of these new policies goes as smoothly as possible.
0:28:51
The rule changes were instituted very recently, but we're encouraged by the initial feedback so far, especially from newer organizations that previously felt frustrated by the complexity of the permit process and now have greater access to the fields they need.
0:29:07
I want to specifically thank our dedicated ball field coordinators and our citywide athletic permit coordinator who work very closely with leagues and other permit applicants to provide helpful guidance and customer service because this certainly would not have been possible without them.
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New Yorkers are passionate about living active, healthy lives.
0:29:28
From soccer in The Bronx, flag football in Brooklyn, basketball in Manhattan, cricket in Queens, and youth baseball on Staten Island, our fields and courts are put to use every single day in every corner of the city.
0:29:40
We are proud of the steps our agency has taken to make the permitting process for athletic fields more accessible, transparent, and equitable and will continue to assess our policies and practices to make sure they best serve the people of our city.