EP 85: "A Mission For Equity" featuring former NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver

Season 2 concludes with running enthusiast and urban planner Mitchell Silver. When Mayor Bill de Blasio named Mitchell as New York City's Parks Commissioner, he called him “a visionary.” The Mayor went on to say: “He has a passion for fairness and equality. He understands that we have to ensure that parks and open spaces are available in every community and are well-maintained in every neighborhood in this city.” At NYC Parks, MItchell streamlined the capital process by 6 months allowing the public to enjoy renovated parks sooner. He introduced a new public realm strategy called “Parks without Borders,” launched a capital project tracking system and initiated a Framework for an Equitable Future to  improve the parks system that included a $318 million campaign to transform 67 of the City’s most neglected parks. The $50 million “Parks Without Borders” program earned national and international recognition for its innovative approach to urban design and helped make parks safer and more accessible. Both the Community Parks Initiative and Parks without Borders is being replicated in the United States and abroad. Follow his story on IG @mitchell_silver. Visit www.bemoretoday.com to sign up for BMT Project 40. Deadline is December 31st.