Community-Engaged Placemaking

Contracts for and supports urban beautification efforts including planting and maintaining street planters, watering hanging flower baskets, and sponsoring planting refreshes at public spaces such as Renaissance Plaza. Also conducts regular cleaning operations, removing over 2,000 trash bags monthly and thousands of gum spots annually from sidewalks in the Downtown Business Improvement District.

Provides and operates a mobile application that enables users to pay for parking in city-owned structures, lots, and street meters; receive alerts before parking expires; remotely extend parking time; and redeem merchant-validated parking sponsored by local businesses.

Plans and hosts one-time or annual community events such as the WP Soccerfest Block Party and the Puerto Rican Street Fair, featuring live music, cultural celebration, food vendors, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.

Hosts a recurring monthly summer event series on the third Wednesday from May through August, featuring live music, expanded outdoor dining, family-friendly activities, and cultural programming in downtown White Plains. The events transform Mamaroneck Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly zone by closing it to vehicular traffic.

Organizes a five-day annual jazz festival featuring 19 performances by established and emerging jazz artists, including GRAMMY Award winners, with free lunchtime and afternoon concerts held at various downtown venues.

Creates and distributes a biweekly digital newsletter that promotes downtown White Plains events, news, and developments to residents and visitors.

Provides guidance to downtown businesses on compliance with municipal code requirements for waste disposal and snow removal, promotes downtown revitalization with a focus on retail, dining, and nightlife, and supports the development or approval of over 3,000 residential housing units in the downtown area.

Co-hosts the Paws in the Peaks Festival at Fern Park, featuring an inflatable costume parade, live music, kids’ activities, adoptable dogs, and local vendors, to support shelter and rescue animals in the Adirondacks.

Co-organizes and hosts a summer-long celebration of America's 250th birthday in collaboration with the Town of Inlet, including events such as the Average American Boat Parade on Fourth Lake, a history walk through Fern Park, a Best Decorated Business contest, and appearances by a costumed Uncle Sam at local events and businesses.

Organizes free family events at Arrowhead Park, including a fishing derby with provided equipment and activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, magic acts, live raptor demonstrations, geocaching, crafts, a bounce house, and food, with goody bags and information distributed at an on-site booth.

Hosts free public musical performances at Arrowhead Park, including events by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the 10th Mountain Division Army Band, as well as a family concert and instrument petting zoo.

Serves as the official publicity bureau for the Town of Inlet, promoting local events, tourism, and community engagement.

Hosts the annual Arts in the Park event at Arrowhead Park in Inlet, NY, featuring over 50 artists and craftsmen selling handmade and locally produced goods, along with live music performances from 12–3 PM on both days.

Hosts the annual Inlet Fall Festival, a two-day community event featuring over 80 vendors selling handmade and local goods, live entertainment, food, beer, family activities, and raffles, with free admission, parking, and shuttle service provided to increase accessibility.

Facilitates and promotes snow-based recreational opportunities including snowmobiling, ice fishing, nordic skiing, downhill skiing, winter festivals, and cabin-based leisure experiences across Hamilton County’s 1,800 square miles of natural landscape.

Represents the collective voice of residents and business owners in policy discussions with city officials, advocating for quality-of-life enhancements and infrastructure improvements in the Forest Avenue district.

Performs data-driven needs assessments in collaboration with community stakeholders and partners with leadership to design and implement capital improvements and beautification projects that enhance district infrastructure and aesthetics.

Provides street cleaning, maintenance, public safety, and hospitality services under a contract with the City of New York to enhance the district environment and support local businesses.