As we enter the new century, the City of New York is in a unique position to improve the overall quality and performance of public buildings that are constructed and renovated by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC). We can do that by increasing our reliance on energy and environmentally efficient construction technologies and practices, by taking advantage of the strides that have been made over the past few years in the field of green buildings.
BIM strengthens collaboration by allowing all members of the design team to accurately add to a shared database information about how a building looks and functions. Using this information, the BIM database creates a virtual model of a building at every stage
Based on the current regulations of commercial transfer stations as mandated by Local Law 74,
the study will evaluate the need for changes in the regulatory system. Some issues to be addressed are that as noted
in the Preliminary Report, there is no single comprehensive system for recording data on commercial waste generation
in the City. The study will assess the means and effects of limiting privately owned putrescible commercial waste
transfer capacity. Marine Transfer Stations and commercial waste stations in Community Districts will be analyzed.
This document is an introduction and resource handbook for construction and demolition (C&D) waste reduction, reuse and recycling on New York City Projects. Its basic goal is to assist design and construction professionals to prevent construction waste and to divert from landfills the C&D waste that is generated. The guidelines are addressed to all the participants in projects for the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Administrators and managers from DDC; Architects and their consultants; Construction Managers; and Contractors. C&D Waste management is a cooperative effort. DDC's Office of Sustainable Design supports and encourages committed action with this handbook.
A focused strategy to address domestic violence in New York City's children's services
system. This document provides valuable information and insight into this complex issue. In addition, it will
be useful to ACS staff, provider agencies and other public and non-profit service providers and professionals who
work with families. This strategic plan provides the strong foundation on which we continue to build a service
delivery system.
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This desktop manual concisely presents the most common universal design principles from Universal Design New York and offers simple, straightforward examples of how to incorporate those principles into real projects
New York City's Children's Services produced this booklet to provide information about the New York State laws that protect children. This guide illustrates the difference between what caregivers perceive to be their rights and the reality of child welfare laws, helps caregivers understand the laws of the child welfare system, and provides a list of resources available to help caregivers access the assistance they may need.
New York City's Children's Services produced this booklet to provide information about the New York State laws that protect children. This guide illustrates the difference between what caregivers perceive to be their rights and the reality of child welfare laws, helps caregivers understand the laws of the child welfare system, and provides a list of resources available to help caregivers access the assistance they may need.
The Department of Sanitation is responsible for managing all of the waste generated in the City and for developing a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for all waste generated between 2004 through 2024. The department developed the Commercial Waste Management Study to enable the City to assess and plan for the management of the commercial waste stream, to minimize the adverse impacts on the City's communities and environments, and to assist in developing the new plan.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Creole (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Spanish (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Chinese (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Korean (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Russian (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This is the revised version of the public health insurance programs options brochure in Yiddish (to be distributed by agencies and provided as online forms in accordance with LL1). This will help educate citizens about health care and insurance options. The updated income guidelines in the brochures reflect the proposed changes of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
This document is an introduction and resource handbook for understanding New York City Local Law 77. This law requires the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) and best available technology (BAT) for reducing emissions form non-road equipment used on City construction projects. The handbook is addressed to all the participants in the projects for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC), but especially the administrators and managers from DDC, construction managers and contractors. Its goal is to assist these professionals to understand and meet the requirements of NYC Local Law 77.
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This document is an introduction and resource handbook about quality lighting and energy efficient solutions for New York City projects. Its basic goal is to assist designers and project management personnel to understand the current energy codes and meet or exceed them with appropriate and creative designs. The guidelines are addressed to all the participants in projects for the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) - administrators and managers from DDC; architects and their consultants; and construction managers. Quality and energy efficient lighting must be fully integrated with the overall design process, and planned in conjunction with daylighting strategies.
The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide staff at the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) with a brief overview of immigration and language issues for the purpose of maximizing child welfare services to meet the diverse needs of New York City's immigrant communities. In order to meet these diverse needs and pursuant to Local Law 73, ACS staff is required to identify a client's primary language at initial contact, and to seek interpretive services when necessary.
By implementing sustainable practices in the public right-of-way, we will conserve energy, improve air and water quality, and protect our waters, making New York City more beautiful and livable. Just as the High Performance Building Guidelines received wide acclaim and inspired comparable guidelines in other U.S. cities, we are confident that the High Performance Infrastructure Guidelines will encourage a groundswell of innovation here and throughout the nation
This booklet is an introduction to the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), New York City's Children's Services agency. It describes the services ACS provides and where families and individuals can go for help or more information.