Starting on Earth Day, April 22, 2023, the newly created Troutman Open Streets initiative, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation, is set to establish a car-free, pedestrian-friendly street on weekends, that runs from Troutman Street to Irving Avenue to St. Nicholas Avenue. This will run until October 31st, and is designed to illuminate the diversity of ethnicities, non-profits, business merchants, and artists that exist around Troutman Street, all in an open street setting with programming and performances.

Troutman Open Streets is the first initiative of its kind in Bushwick and aims to provide the public with an active experience that highlights the unique symbiosis of the neighborhood, between art groups like Bushwick Collective, industrial businesses, bars, shops, concert venues, and restaurants. Pedestrians can stroll and view the massive artworks that line Troutman and surrounding streets.

Although Troutman Open Streets is not yet permitted to facilitate vendors, the event promises a lot of fun activities. The Department of Transportation , The Hort (The Horticultural Society of New York), and The Department of Small Business Services are partnering with the initiative to bring much-needed attention to a vast array of non-profit community-driven services in and around Bushwick.