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More Conservancy Commercialism

In Response to community uproar over Madison Square Park Conservancies expansion into Worth Square, CB 5  has made the following recommendations . 1) Pedestrian Clearance and Public Safety The food market as configured for Madison Square Eats allows no clearance … Continue reading

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The Mission of Madison Square Park Conservancy As Cultural Institution or Park Caretaker?

The Madison Square Park Conservancy has announced the hiring of a permanent full time curator to head the parks art program. Since 2004 there have been over 23 art installations. This raises the question of what is the mission of … Continue reading

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New York City Park Group Heads Enjoy Lush Salaries

February 20, 2011; Source: New York Post | The heads of public-private groups that help with the maintenance of New York City’s parks have done a good job tending to their salaries in recent years. A New York Post examination … Continue reading

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