Join us for a walking tour exploring the cultural transformation of Lower East Side streets with Ryan Gilliam, David Vega-Barachowitz, Jonathan Molloy, Alejandro Epifanio Torres, and John D’Onofrio. When COVID-19 hit, the street became a site to negotiate creative new uses like cultural expression. In the Lower East Side, streets like Avenue B became a lifeline for artists who could no longer perform indoors. As the city slowly reopens, how can streets play a role in building more connected and culturally vibrant neighborhoods? This tour will explore several activations created through Neighborhoods Now and visit NYC DOT Open Streets to investigate future opportunities for streets through the lens of culture.