Parks Without Borders Two Years Later: What Have We Achieved
Please join us for an update on Parks Without Borders and to hear from community stakeholders and others about how it is transforming neighborhood spaces in New York City and beyond.
Parks Without Borders is NYC Parks’ vision for parks and public spaces that are welcoming, accessible, and beautiful. NYC Parks has released conceptual designs for eight showcase projects across the city, including Seward Park and Van Cortlandt Park, and incorporated the design approach into ongoing projects, such as Van Alst Playground, a Community Parks Initiative site. Please join us for an update on the program and to hear from community stakeholders and others about how Parks Without Borders is transforming neighborhood spaces in New York City and beyond.
Speakers include Carol Anastasio, Director, Seward Park, Nette Compton, Deputy Director, Parks for People, The Trust for Public Land, Joseph Doolan, Head of Environmental Affairs, TD Bank, Nilka Martell, Co-Chair, Bronx Coalition of Parks and Green Spaces and Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Parks.
7/18/2018 0:00 6:00:00 PM 8:00:00 PM
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Reclaiming the Public Realm: How Can Design Improve Our Streets, Sidewalks, and Cities?
This panel will discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities in transforming urban public spaces through creative design, programming, and partnerships.
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As our cities grow and demand on our public spaces increases, it is increasingly important that we maximize the use of these spaces, including parks, streets, and sidewalks. This panel will discuss the benefits, challenges, and opportunities in transforming urban public spaces through creative design, programming, and partnerships.
Speakers
- Janette Sadik-Khan, Principal for Transportation at Bloomberg Associates and author of Streetfight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution
- Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Parks
Please RSVP here
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9/6/2017 0:00 6:00:00 PM 7:30:00 PM
(212) 360-8217
scott.ritter@parks.nyc.gov