The Future of Public Space in NYC

Part of what makes New York City great is its beloved public spaces. In her book Why Public Space Matters, Setha Low shows how thriving public spaces enhance creativity, health, urban resilience, and environmental sustainability; yet more than ever, these spaces are threatened by urban development, privatization, and neglect. Drawing on these insights, an expert panel envisions ways to make New York City more equitable through innovative approaches to its parks, plazas, waterways, and sidewalks. David Burney, director of the Urban Placemaking and Management program at the Pratt Institute School of Architecture, moderates a discussion featuring Susan M. Donoghue, commissioner, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation; Erik Kulleseid, commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation; and Setha Low, distinguished professor at the CUNY Graduate Center.

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