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  • Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Green Infrastructure: Climate Resilience Block by Block, Online

    Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Green Infrastructure: Climate Resilience Block by Block, Online

    How are advocates and agencies working to create a more resilient Boston? During this unprecedented year, we know that despite the value parks have shown during this pandemic, challenges lie ahead.

    Fortunately, committed leaders have been working for a more resilient future for our parks and city. Join Boston Park Advocates online on January 14 at 6 pm to explore potential strategies to help build resilience block by block.

    • Boston City Councilor Kenzie Bok (District 8) will share her perspective about needs and opportunities for Boston’s green spaces in addressing climate resilience, including the proposed Conservation Corps.
    • Christopher Cook, Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space for the City of Boston will offer remarks about funding and the intersectionality of climate resilience, racial equity, and workforce development as they relate to urban green spaces. Bring your questions or share them in advance. 


    The last portion of the event will be dedicated to advocates sharing their experiences caring for greenspaces across the city during the pandemic. Register HERE – link will be emailed to registrants in advance.


     

  • Introducing Christopher Cook, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation

    Introducing Christopher Cook, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation

    Christopher Cook, 37, is Boston’s new Commissioner of Parks & Recreation.  A native of Plymouth, he now lives in West Roxbury, and will be in charge of more than 200 City parks and playgrounds.  Although he is new to the field of parks administration, he can count on the support of the multitude of not for profit Friends groups and park advocates throughout the City.  He studied at Suffolk University and previously served as Arts Commissioner under former Mayor Menino.  Lawrence Harmon of The Boston Globe wrote an interesting article about the new Commissioner which may be found at http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/09/13/cook-good-choice-for-parks-head/2NN0K3Ki7Ru6texgrZAxzI/story.html

    We look forward to meeting Chris Cook in the coming months.  Our hands-on work with the trees of the Back Bay demands a close working relationship with the Parks Department, and our public-private partnership with the City is of paramount importance. Both previous Parks Commissioners, Justine Liff and Antonia Pollak, created a positive cooperative environment for our organization, and we anticipate that spirit of friendship and shared goals will continue under the new administration.

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