It is with tremendous grief and sadness that we share the loss of our friend and colleague Cecil Corbin-Mark. Having suffered a stroke, Cecil was hospitalized in critical condition until last night, when he passed on with his family by his side. https://t.co/QpUsUX8mOg
Scenes from yesterday’s forum on the link between mental health & the urban built environment w/@cli_au. Thanks to @blhassinger and reps from @nycHealthy, @GC_CUNY and @COOKFOXarch for their contributions and @HLArchitects for hosting us.
Today's forum presented in partnership with Cities Leadership Institute (@cli_au) brings together a multidisciplinary, international group to explore how evidence-based, science-informed approaches to urban design can produce healthier cities.
Tomorrow, Van Alen and @cli_au come together for “Mind, Body, Place”, a forum examining ways to mitigate environmental stress, promote social connection, and advance health equity in cities. https://t.co/NR9adXjqYf
Maintaining features essays from civic leaders on the ethics of care, disinvestment by design, and moving beyond the crisis narrative; an interview on the art of maintenance; and a call to action from Executive Director, Dan McPhee. Order your copy today: https://t.co/6OgyzoIR4U
Had an amazing meeting this morning with Councilmember Debi Rose regarding our upcoming health fair together. April 13th- more to follow! Look - CM Rose is holding a copy of my new book! It’s alive. Check it out at: https://t.co/Tw6yF2MYVl
"Increasing green space can drive down crime by more than 200 felonies per year in a single urban neighborhood." Research and insight via @DeborahMarton and @NYRP. https://t.co/V7ljNbFVYL
This is how moral corrosion happens. Supporting Trump requires daily acts of moral distancing, a process that means that after a few months you are tolerant of any corruption. You are morally numb to everything. https://t.co/5h5thZ50qc
.@BarryGrodenchik, @NY4P, @DistCouncil37, and many other advocacy groups are backing new "Play Fair" campaign aimed at convincing @NYCMayor to add $100 million to @NYCParks budget to help make parks cleaner and safer. Majority of Council also backs plan. https://t.co/xt0d168D4G
Wonderful time at the Gracie Mansion Holiday Party on 12/13! Met the fabulous @Freeport_NY Mayor Robert Kennedy, and spent time with amazing people including @DeborahMarton Patrick Lewis of @mayorsCAU Mayor Dinkins and of course @NYCMayor and @NYCFirstLady
Thank you to all those people who attended today's @NYCCouncil Parks & Recreation hearing on joint operated playgrounds. We heard excellent testimony regarding these vital public spaces which raised many concerns which will be examined in the months ahead. @NYCParks@NYCSchools