play:groundNYC 🌍
@play_groundnyc
play:groundNYC is a non-profit organization transforming the city through play. Come say hi at The Yard, on Governors Island, or reach out!
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Emma Jacobs 💅
@emmavj
London-based features journalist, Financial Times. illustration © Vincent Kilbride
melena ryzik
@melenar
Reporter. Video-er. Snappy Dresser.
Urban Institute
@urbaninstitute
Elevating the debate on social and economic policy since 1968. (Links/RTs/likes/follows/etc. ≠ endorsements.)
Lenore Skenazy
@freerangekids
Founder, Free-Range Kids. President, Let Grow. Book: amzn.to/3DM2Wrv Let Grow Project/Experience: bit.ly/IndepTherapy
The Architect's Newspaper
@archpaper
The Architect's Newspaper is the most authoritative voice on architecture, urbanism, and design in the U.S. Header: Portland International Airport, ZGF
Main Street America
@natlmainstreet
Main Street America™ is a program of the National Main Street Center focused on preservation-based community revitalization. #WeAreMainStreet
Dr Shelly Newstead
@shelnews
Doctor of Playwork. Founder @parsplaywork, @ijppjournal, Routledge Advances in Playwork Research series. Adjunct @Griffith_Uni. President @playiccp. My Tweets.
NYC Parks
@nycparks
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is the agency responsible for NYC's public parks and recreational spaces. User policy: on.nyc.gov/1evyJgB
Dana Bourland
@dbourland
Leads integrative actions to advance racial, environmental, and social justice informed by those most impacted. Tweets are mine & retweets aren’t endorsements.
Anna North
@annanorthtweets
Reporter @voxdotcom. Author of the novel OUTLAWED, out now with @BloomsburyPub. She/her.
NYC DOT
@nyc_dot
Official Twitter of NYC Department of Transportation. Call 911 for emergencies & @NYC311 for non-emergencies. Not monitored 24/7. Occasionally out of pocket.
The High Line
@highlinenyc
The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street on Manhattan's West Side
Carnegie Corporation of New York
@carnegiecorp
A philanthropic foundation working to reduce political polarization with support for education, democracy, and peace. Stay informed: carnegie.io/41mx21A
Paul Goldberger
@paulgoldberger
Architecture critic, educator, writer; author of BALLPARK: Baseball In the American City, published in 2019 by Knopf; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair.
Untapped New York
@untappedny
Revealing NYC's secrets and hidden gems. Rediscover your city.
AAO
@aaonet
AAO is an international member-based network dedicated to enhancing public dialogue about architecture and design.
EdTrust
@edtrust
We are committed to advancing policies & practices to dismantle the racial & economic barriers embedded in the American education system. CEO ➡️ @Denise_EdTrust
Jews for Racial & Economic Justice Action
@jfrejnyc
Home to New York’s Jewish Left, Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ Action) fights for an NYC that funds care, not cops!
Tim Gill
@timrgill
Independent writer & researcher. Books: No Fear, Urban Playground. @designcouncil Ambassador. Dad. Pro #childfriendlycities. Amateur mycologist.
Centre for Cities
@centreforcities
The Centre for Cities is an independent think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK's largest cities and towns
Play Wales
@playwales
Play Wales is the national charity for children's play. Twitter Cymraeg: @ChwaraeCymru
Play Scotland
@playscotland
The national organisation driving the play agenda in Scotland Email: [email protected] #PlayEveryday linktr.ee/playscotland
CathPrisk
@cathprisk
Campaigner, Changemaker, Shopkeeper, happiest outside. Founder @OutdoorPeeps, Mentor @OPAL_CiC #outdoorfamilies #opalschools #outdoorpeople
Aslaug Nygard
@aslaugnygard
Norwegian Diplomat. Currently Deputy Consul General of Norway in NYC. Into art, politics and food.
Kresge Foundation
@kresgefdn
Official Twitter feed for The Kresge Foundation. We work to expand equity & opportunity for low-income people in cities through grantmaking & social investing.
Dr Sarah Goldsmith
@sarahgoldsmith
Playworker; Childhood Practice Lecturer; Vice Chair of International Play Association Scotland; PhD - Girls’ toys and ‘boys’ toys: learning through play”
Bloomberg CityLab
@citylab
All things urban. Read for free: bloomberg.com/citylab. Subscribe to our new newsletter on architecture and design. Link in bio ⬇️
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
@hjweinbergfdn
Helping people experiencing poverty through nonprofit funding.
Lynn Bodnar Kelly
@lynnbod
Lifelong New Yorker hailing from the Borough of Parks. When I’m not on my soapbox, I’m probably on roller skates. Opinions here are my own.
CUP
@we_are_cup
The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) is a nonprofit that uses the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement.
Reisenbach Philanthropies
@reisenbach_nyc
Reisenbach Philanthropies is a nonprofit incubator and venture philanthropy focused on creating a better and safer New York City.
Aaron Morris
@aaronleemorris
Early Childhood Specialist @ the LEGO Foundation. Tweets are my own.
Uptown Grand Central
@uptown_grand
Transforming East 125th Street into a thriving corridor by putting advocacy into action.
Alexis Soloski
@asoloski
NYT culture reporter, accidental magician's assistant, English and Comp Lit PhD. Bestselling (!) author of debut novel, "Here in the Dark," out now!
Tauck Family Foundation
@tauckfamilyfdn
Supports most impacted communities to strengthen and maintain healthy, regenerative ecosystems and land use practices through education and engagement.
BUGSschoolBK
@bugsschoolbk
BUGS is a community-based charter school where students study the natural and social environment across all subjects, using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach.
PROMISE PROJECT
@promise_project
Changing the Lives of Children with Learning Disabilities facebook.com/promiseproject
Justin Davidson
@jdavidsonnyc
Author, Magnetic City: A Walking Companion to New York: bit.ly/mcjdbk | Classical music and architecture critic, @NYMag and @Curbed
StreetsPAC (bsky.app/profile/streetspac.org)
@streetspac
Dedicated to electing officials committed to the safety, mobility & livability of one of NYC’s greatest assets: its streets. Only endorsements are endorsements.
Playing Out
@playingout
Growing the UK-wide, resident-led, #playstreets movement and restoring children’s freedom to play out in the streets and spaces where they live.
John McWhorter
@johnhmcwhorter
Columbia linguist, weekly at NYT, biweekly Lexicon Valley podcast and Glenn Show. 9 NASTY WORDS and WOKE RACISM in 2022. PRONOUN TROUBLE in April!
STooPS Bed-Stuy
@stoopsbedstuy
STooPS connects our neighborhood with a big block party, classes, and opportunities for artistic expression in unconventional spaces.
Hackney Play
@hackneyplay
Supports children's play in Hackney. We run Clapton Park Play Rangers, Homerton Grove and Pearson Street Adventure Playgrounds
jen de melo
@jendemelo8
Believer in play
Laurie Cumbo
@commishcumbo
Proudly serving the cultural community of New York City as Commissioner of @NYCulture. Working with @NYCMayor to #GetStuffDone for all New Yorkers.
The LEGO Foundation
@legofoundation
We are on a journey to redefine play and reimagine learning. Because play is how children learn best! #LearningThroughPlay Let's #BuildAWorldOfPlay together!
Families For Safe Streets
@nyc_safestreets
Individuals who have lost loved ones or been injured in a crash confronting traffic violence through advocacy and support. #EndTrafficViolence
Homerton Grove AP
@homertongroveap
Staffed open access adventure playground in Hackney. Children aged 6-16 yrs welcome. Hackney Play Association
The Steve Fund
@thestevefund
The nation's leading organization promoting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Playwork team
@lbuplayworking
A Twitter account for the Childhood Development & Playwork team at Leeds Beckett. Tweets are mostly by Ali and Nicky though not always! We are also on insta.
Shané T. Harris
@shanetharris
VP, Corporate Giving @Prudential & Exec Dir The @Prudential Foundation. Investing in long-term partnerships to strengthen communities. pru.us/disclaimer
Promise Venture Studio
@innatepromise
We are a non-profit venture studio that attracts, supports and connects entrepreneurs focused on early childhood development.
PlacemakingX
@placemakingx
A global network of public space leaders who together accelerate collective learning, advocacy & action for #placemaking. Tweets by @EBKent
katie napolitano
@katienapolitano
#FairFuturesNY Co-ED of the Center for Fair Futures • youth advocate • foster youth coach & adoptive parent
NYS Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie 米维
@senatormyrie
Official account. NYS Senator, D-20. Personal: @zellnor4ny ⚖️ Codes Committee Chair
PARS Playwork
@parsplaywork
PARS is the first holistic model to describe and define professional playwork practice. Created by Dr Shelly Newstead from research & now used internationally.
International Journal of Playwork Practice
@ijppjournal
IJPP provides a platform for the publication and dissemination of scholarship relevant to playwork practice. Official journal of @PARSPlaywork practice.
Home Grown
@homegrownorg
Home Grown is a national collaborative of funders committed to improving the quality of and access to home-based child care. #SolveChildCare
NYCPS Office of School Wellness Programs
@nycpswellness
We partner with @NYCschools to create conditions where PE & Health Education thrive, & engage school communities with programs to support student well-being.
Jackson Chabot
@chabot_jackson
All views my own.
Social Life Project
@sociallifeproj
Highlighting what makes #publicspaces thrive. By @Fred_Kent & Kathy Madden, founders & 40+ year leaders of @PPS_Placemaking. Sister program of @PlacemakingX.
Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) CIC
@opal_cic
Helping schools to strategically and sustainably improve their play opportunities. Led by Michael Follett (@opaloutdoorplay). #OPALSchools #PlanForPlay
BU CEED
@ceedbu
Boston University's Center on the Ecology of Early Development @BUWheelock Planting seeds of racial justice and equity for children in Boston and beyond!
Bergen Bike Bus BK
@bergenbikebus
Start the school day w/ an active, social, sustainable ride Wednesday mornings in Brooklyn since 2022 Fall & Spring || Let's roll! #BergenBikeBus
Cities for Children
@cities_children
We protect what we call the "Right to a Childhood" for children in urban poverty, by supporting their right to learn and play in safety. #ProtectChildhood
bksteamcenter
@bksteamcenter
A CTE high school located in the heart of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Servicing 8 Brooklyn schools with 5 technical education pathways to choose from.
NYC Public Design Commission
@nycpublicdesign
The Public Design Commission (PDC) is NYC’s design review agency. nyc.gov/home/social-me…
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos
@doechancellor
Daughter of the Bronx. Lifelong educator. @NYCSchools Chancellor.
Anthony Rivera-School District 24
@nyc_district24
Superintendent of D24! D24 represents 41 public schools in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale, Middle Village, Elmhurst, Corona, Woodside, Sunnyside & LIC.