Climate Lab: New Yorkers for Parks at the New-York Historical Society

We’re nearing the release of our 1% for Parks Impact Report, a deep dive into New York City’s long-neglected parks funding needs and the potential for transformative change with an investment of 1% of the city budget for NYC Parks.

In anticipation, NY4P’s policy lead Daniel Abram will join District 25 Council Member Shekar Krishnan for the New-York Historical Society’s Climate Lab panel series on March 13th. Abram, Krishnan, and moderator Russell Shorto, will discuss urban parks as critical infrastructure for climate defense, public health, and social equity.

Don’t miss out – join us in person or tune in to the livestream!

ACTION: Rally for 1% for Parks with the Play Fair Coalition

In his preliminary budget proposal, Mayor Adams cuts nearly $50 million from the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and eliminates hundreds of essential jobs. This is far from the investment he has committed to and it's not enough to maintain an equitable parks system.

Rally with NY4P and Play Fair at City Hall Park to demand 1% of the city budget for NYC Parks, and sign and share the petition if you haven’t already.

Play Fair Advocate Spotlight: Pamela Pettyjohn

This month we’re excited to highlight longtime Play Fair advocate Pamela Pettyjohn. Pamela is co-founder and president of the Coney Island Beautification Project and a member of the Board of Trustees at the Waterfront Alliance.

When Hurricane Sandy destroyed her Coney Island home and a large part of her community, Pamela was determined to give back to the many thousands in need. She founded the Coney Island Beautification Project in 2014 to foster community involvement, resilience, and education to enhance the local environment.

The organization focuses on greening, developing and improving neighborhood parks, street tree beds, waterfronts and other green spaces for public use.

Is there a Play Fair advocate or organization you’d like to see us highlight? Nominate them by emailing us at ny4p@ny4p.org

Welcoming NYC’s Chief Public Realm Officer

Congratulations to Ya-Ting Liu, NYC's first Chief Public Realm Officer! This historic appointment creates urgent opportunities for interagency coordination, equity, and connectivity throughout NYC’s diverse public spaces.

We're proud to have advocated for the creation of this position alongside our co-founders in the Alliance for Public Space Leadership: MAS, Open Plans, and AIA New York.

Visit publicspace.nyc to learn about the Alliance’s platform and vision for the public realm.

NY4P in the News

City Limits: Mayor Adams Promised 20,000 Trees a Year. But Budget Cuts Threaten Progress

Staten Island Advance: NYC Mayor Adams proposed budget again falls short of 1% commitment to Parks Department

Gotham Gazette: People and Places are Key to New York City’s More Livable, Prosperous Future

Gothamist: New tree plantings in NYC fall to lowest level in 15 years

The New York Times: As Demand for Open Space Soars, New York Gets a Public Realm Czar

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