New app helps residents give feedback on urban redesigns after neighborhood walks

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Sidewalk Senate is a new prototype app designed for residents who walk in their neighborhoods but do not engage with formal public meetings. The app prompts users to briefly note a planned outing and later write a reflection on their experience. If the visited location matches a curated public design proposal, a local AI model suggests connections between the user's reflection and the official document. The app is currently piloted for Long Island City, Queens, and does not track users or send any data.

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