New City Parks

Introducing our amazing summer interns... Elsa McElroy and Natalie Sweet 🌟 We've loved working with them this summer and can't wait to see what they do next! #summerinterns #internspotlight

Evenings on zoom, library basements, and downtown churches. 📚 That’s where you can find New City Parks these days, because that's where the community is.  A hallmark of our model is speaking with community members and learning what they need from their parks. 🌳 In these meetings concept plans are presented to the community and local residents are encouraged to ask questions about the park plans and offer input on what would serve the community best. Most recently we found ourselves in Mount Vernon and in the City of Peekskill, New York. 😊 #communitymeetings #townhallmeetings #proccess #newcityparks

Last week, did you get outside for a firework show, concert, games, or BBQ? Our parks, playgrounds, and neighborhood open spaces are precious places where communities can come together. These are the places that define and celebrate cultural identity, create a sense of belonging, and encourage Americans to gather, connect and better understand each other — our civic infrastructure. A new article from the Percent for Place coalition, in which @newcityparks is a proud member, highlights how federal legislators prioritized investments in gathering spaces like these in communities across the nation in this year’s federal budget. https://lnkd.in/enwBMvkY NCP knows firsthand how critical this legislative support is. In FY2023, NCP’s project, Westside Park in @City of Paterson, NJ, received Community Project Funding from Rep. Bill Pascrell to rehabilitate The Johnny Briggs Baseball Field. This funding is integral to improving the existing poor conditions to create a functional, safe, and welcoming recreational facility for local children. That’s something to celebrate!    #Percent4Place #CivicInfrastructure #publicspace #federal #funding   

Last week, community members gathered in City of Poughkeepsie’s Malcolm X Park to celebrate Juneteenth at an event organized by Mental Health America Dutchess, with remarks from State Senator Robert Rolison, NCP Board Member.   Malcolm X, NCP’s fourth completed project to date which opened just one year ago, is fulfilling the promise of community parks – providing space for people to come together… to celebrate, to commemorate. Read more in the Midhudsonnews.Com:  https://lnkd.in/deXTJSxR #communityparks #publicspace #juneteenth #PoughkeepsieNY #newcityparks

This is the time for municipalities to unlock capital funding and create vibrant parks. New City Parks’ article featured in the Spring 2024 edition of The John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy & Research's NJ Urban Mayors Press, highlights the critical role of government funding in building parks.  #communityparks #NJurbanmayorspress #Newcityparks

We are #hiring! Do you have a passion for law and community-led projects?   New City Parks is looking for a part-time Legal Counsel to confidently represent this emerging and growing organization in a variety of legal matters including agreements with municipal governments, designers, and contractors, and advising on matters of non-profit law. Primary responsibilities are working with staff to structure, document, and implement park and schoolyard projects, in communities that are historically underserved, in consistency with NCP’s policies and procedures. Learn more about this exciting position by clicking the link below!  https://lnkd.in/eBg6qi48  #hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow #NewYorkJobs #JobAlert #nonprofitjobs #greenspaceactivation

“Access is important, but I believe making people feel included and welcome is equally important. If parks do this well, people will be more willing to use them.” Dan Trudeau in Next City | The Conversation US on the importance of considering parks and public space providing moments of social interaction, particularly among people of diverse backgrounds. https://lnkd.in/eC4WTefM #parks #welcome #publicspace #CivicCommonsUS #civicinfrastructure

Are you passionate about creating equitable green space?   Join New City Parks! We are looking to hire a Project Associate to support the parks creation team in managing a growing portfolio of park design and capital construction projects! This position would be ideal for a candidate beginning their career in environmental design, landscape architecture, urban design, or any related field. Ideally looking for someone interested in public spaces and the issues that intersect with them, including public health, economic opportunity, and city policy and planning. Learn more about this exciting job opportunity by clicking the link below! Application period closes June 28th. https://lnkd.in/emjUYPjV #hiring #GreenJobs #ApplyNow #NewYorkJobs #JobAlert #nonprofitjobs #greenspaceactivation

Exciting Green Job Opportunity Alert! New City Parks is growing! Passionate about open space equity, urban revitalization, or park development? NCP is seeking a full-time Project Associate and part-time Legal Counsel to help support our rapidly growing park creation portfolio across NYS and Northern NJ. Learn more about these roles: https://lnkd.in/emjUYPjV https://lnkd.in/eBg6qi48 Apply by June 28 Don't check off every box in the requirements? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NCP is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that fosters belonging. We encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for one of our openings. #GreenJobs #ApplyNow #hiring #NewYorkJobs #JobAlert #nonprofitjobs #greenspaceactivation

Exciting Green Job Opportunity Alert! New City Parks is growing! Passionate about open space equity, urban revitalization, or park development? NCP is seeking a full-time Project Associate and part-time Legal Counsel to help support our rapidly growing park creation portfolio across NYS and Northern NJ. Learn more about these roles: https://lnkd.in/emjUYPjV https://lnkd.in/eBg6qi48 Apply by June 28 Don't check off every box in the requirements? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NCP is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that fosters belonging. We encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for one of our openings. #GreenJobs #ApplyNow #hiring #NewYorkJobs #JobAlert #nonprofitjobs #greenspaceactivation