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Mitchell Silver
@mitchellsilver.bsky.social
Urban planner, speaker, placemaker and professor of practice. Former NYC Parks Commissioner, Raleigh Chief Planning Officer and AICP & APA President. Passionate about people, planning, parks & public space.
Enjoyed my time at @civiccommonsus.bsky.social in #Cincinnati for Civic Commons Studio #10. Local Power, Lasting Impcact. I had the privilege moderating a Q&A with Mayor Atfab Pureval. Impressive leader. Photo credit - Jason Su.
October 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Looking forward to be a panelist for the closing session at the Joint North and South Carolina Planning Conference in Charlotte. #AmericanPlanningAssociation #planning
September 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Great race for a great cause. Ran my first 5K in 5 years. Sola 5K Run for ALS. Over $150k was raised. Placed 3rd for my age group. Joyful event in honor of the former owner of Sola Coffee who passed away battling ALS. @solacoffee #Raleigh
September 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today is my last day at McAdams as I retire from full-time practice. I thank the entire McAdams Team for four years of an amazing experience. Thank you for the teamwork. Thank you for the support, and thank you for the memories. "Meaningful experiences through inspired planning and design" - McAdams
June 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Pleased to announce a concept plan for Carr's-Elktonia Beach Park #Annapolis was released for public review on #Juneteenth. Once a safe haven for Black recreation and culture in the 50s and 60s will be restored.

Design Team- #McAdams, #SCAPE and #CreativeUrbanAlchemy
June 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Heading to #Brisbane to speak at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Annual Congress.
March 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Urban planning quote of the week. #planning
December 9, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Speaking at the 2025 Safe Streets Summit in West Palm Beach, taking place on February 6-7. For more details on the summit and the speakers visit safestreetssummit.org.
December 5, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Defunct Streetcar Bridge could become #Cleveland's Low Line. #publicspace

www.planetizen.com/news/2024/11...
November 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Write your own caption, but shouldn't we do this for cars parking in bike lanes?
November 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Let's commit to making our sidewalks accessible. Crape Myrtles are a challenge, especially after it rains.
November 16, 2024 at 5:22 PM
Memorable night at the White House celebrating the Haitian Diaspora.
November 16, 2024 at 1:07 PM
How will should we navigate the next few years? Well I plan to focus on local projects that address past harm and bring people joy!
November 15, 2024 at 1:49 PM
This quote made the list of the top 100. I had no idea the "quote collector" was watching.
November 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM
As the former NYC Parks Commissioner who served during the global pandemic and the civil and social unrest, this "tiny survival guide" was crucial to better mental well-being and self-care. Courtesy of the Trauma Stewardship Institute. Please read it weekly and share it with others.
November 14, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Starting a new project in Annapolis featured in the Green Book. Elktonia-Carr's Beach. Legends performed there like Ella Fitzgerald, Little Richard, Otis Redding, James Brown, Sarah Vaughn and so many more. Looking forward to my weekend reading.
November 14, 2024 at 4:30 AM
You mean to tell me I have been breaking the law my entire life?

"It’s Now Legal to Jaywalk in New York City" www.planetizen.com/news/2024/11...
November 13, 2024 at 2:10 PM
So energized after giving a keynote this morning in #Charlotte at the TDM Forum for the Association for Commuter Transportation. "Creating Equitable and Accessible Places for All"
November 13, 2024 at 2:16 AM