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Working with NYC Parks: Building Relationships
Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Hosted by Partnerships Academy
Thursday, March 16, 2023
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
J Hood Wright Recreation Center
351 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033
Community groups who support neighborhood parks and green spaces are most effective when they understand how NYC Parks operates and develop relationships with staff. NYC Parks may be a challenging system to navigate, but this in-person workshop will help lay the groundwork for a mutually beneficial relationship, so you can best advocate for—and lead—projects in your community.
Traducción en español disponible
Topics will include:
- How NYC Parks is structured, both centrally and in each borough.
- Examples of successful community group relationships with NYC Parks staff.
- Tips on how to build working relationships and lead park projects
Featured Speakers:
- Rene Cuenca, Outreach Coordinator, Partnerships for Parks
- Jose Disla, Catalyst Organizer, Partnerships for Parks
- Anthony Perez, Borough Commissioner, NYC Parks