The Neighborhood Open Space Coalition (NOSC), established 1980, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers by expanding and enhancing our city's parks and open spaces through research, planning and advocacy. As an advocate for New York City Open Space, we are incubators for ideas, catalysts for action by both the public and private sectors, and a service bureau and launching pad for other organizations that are working to "green" New York City. Our record of achievement puts us at the forefront of a broad array of imaginative initiatives aimed at improving community, restoring nature to our city, and enlivening our urban culture. We also sponsor and coordinate the Take A Walk, New York! (TAWNY) program.