Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday plans to announce former transit advocate Ya-Ting Liu as New York City’s director of the public realms, a new role that is expected to expand and manage popular programs such as outdoor dining and Open Streets.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday plans to announce that Ya-Ting Liu, a former transit advocate, will become New York City’s director of the public realms. The highly anticipated new role in City Hall is expected to expand and manage popular programs such as the pandemic-inspired outdoor dining and Open Streets.
In a phone interview with Gothamist on Wednesday, Liu said the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown has changed New Yorkers’ relationship with public spaces and made people more appreciative of the emotional, mental and physical benefits of being outdoors. Liu, who had worked as a chief strategy officer at City Hall, is well known in transportation and environmental advocacy circles and her appointment has been rumored for weeks. She previously worked at Transportation Alternatives, a bike and pedestrian advocacy group, and the New York League of Conservation Voters.
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