The Guardian

Mitchell Silver: a man possessed by making New York’s parks havens of happiness for all

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s $130m plan to upgrade New York’s neglected parks has put the spotlight on a commissioner who likes to go incognito to see how people use ‘his’ green spaces. Emma Brockes joins ...
The New York Times

Mitchell J Silver

Mitchell J. Silver on his lifelong love of New York City parks — along with global inspirations for ones yet to come. By John L. Dorman Mr. Silver works out at the gym, takes his camera to various ...
Observer

De Blasio Appoints Mitchell Silver New Parks Commissioner

Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of respected city planner Mitchell Silver as the city’s new parks commissioner, Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his new Parks Commissioner Mitchell ...
Spectrum News NY1

Mitchell Silver NYC Parks Commissioner looks back on tenure

NEW YORK — You won’t find Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver in his office all the time. Whether it be kicking off pool season with a dip, sliding down a snowy hill on a snow day, or recycling a ...
WGBH

Mitchell J. Silver

**Mitchell J. Silver** became Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation in May 2014. Commissioner Silver is also the immediate past president of the American Planning ...