Learn more about the thinking behind the push to lower fences, etc. in Parks.
Thursday March 9th at 6 p.m. Thursday, the Department of Parks and Recreation will host author Peter Kageyama for its “Parks Without Borders” discussion series. Kageyama will speak with Department Commissioner Mitchell Silver about how “emotionally connecting with parks and public space can make communities stronger, healthier, and happier.”
From Park’s website:
“For the Love of Cities: How can connecting with parks improve communities?”
Thursday, March 9, 2017
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
“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 author and internationally recognized community development expert Peter Kageyama for our March installment of the Parks Without Borders Discussion Series. Drawing from grassroots engagement strategies, Mr. Kageyama will focus on how emotionally connecting with parks and public space can make communities stronger, healthier and happier.
Speakers include Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places and Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places .The panel will be moderated by Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, Commissioner, NYC Parks
Light refreshments will be served. This event is free, but seating is limited. Please register.”