New Assessment Protocol for NYC!

Guess what? The NYC Health Department, teamed up with state agencies, just dropped the coolest thing: a Site Assessment Protocol for innovative water projects that don’t quite fit the mold at first glance. And guess who’s responsible for this game-changer? Yeah, you guessed it — we are. Our idea for + POOL ignited a grassroots movement that is not only bringing + POOL to life but also led to the creation of new health standards supporting public access to waters across the city and state.

Now, this protocol isn’t your run-of-the-mill paperwork. It’s a roadmap, guiding these unique projects through a phased evaluation to make sure they’re as safe as they are fun. Think health, safety, environment – all the good stuff. These new standards, a direct result of the amazing community behind + POOL that has advocated tirelessly for regulatory reform around public access to our water;  are now up on the city Health Department’s website. This is setting the stage for future design projects, especially with Governor Hochul’s recent announcement of a $60M fund for public pools.

And here’s the kicker: if you’ve got a genius workaround for those health standards, they’re all ears. This protocol isn’t just about saying “no” – it’s about finding a way to say “heck yes!” So, get ready for a whole new era of pools all across the city, as NY’s waters will look very different in the next ten years when more New Yorkers have safe access to them!

More Information

Site Assessment Protocol for Non-Traditional Recreational Water Projects

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