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Parks Without Borders Discussion Series: How Can Innovative Park Planning Create a More Seamless Public Realm?

The Parks Without Borders Discussion Series explores ideas for the next generation of parks and public space and considers opportunities to build greener parks, healthier communities, and more resilient neighborhoods. Events will be held through 2017.

NYC Parks is excited to host park leadership from Arlington, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and New York City for our kickoff event of our Parks Without Borders Discussion Series. This discussion will focus on the value of a seamless public realm, showcasing examples of how innovative park planning is changing the face of cities for the better.

Speakers include Kathryn Ott Lovell, Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Jayne Miller, Superintendent of Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board; Jane Rudolph, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation for Arlington Virginia, and Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner of NYC Parks. The panel will be moderated by Lynn B. Kelly, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but seating is limited.











When: Wed., Jan. 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Arsenal Gallery
Central Park (at 64th Street & Fifth Avenue)
212-360-8163
Price: Free
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The Parks Without Borders Discussion Series explores ideas for the next generation of parks and public space and considers opportunities to build greener parks, healthier communities, and more resilient neighborhoods. Events will be held through 2017.

NYC Parks is excited to host park leadership from Arlington, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and New York City for our kickoff event of our Parks Without Borders Discussion Series. This discussion will focus on the value of a seamless public realm, showcasing examples of how innovative park planning is changing the face of cities for the better.

Speakers include Kathryn Ott Lovell, Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Jayne Miller, Superintendent of Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board; Jane Rudolph, Director of Department of Parks and Recreation for Arlington Virginia, and Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner of NYC Parks. The panel will be moderated by Lynn B. Kelly, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Parks.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but seating is limited.

Buy tickets/get more info now