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Testimony before the New York State Commission on State Asset Maximization

Jan 08, 2009

This testimony by CBC President Carol Kellermann defines public-private partnerships (PPPs) and highlights New York’s limited but important experience with these arrangements. The testimony offers guidelines for the application of PPPs, suggests areas in which PPPs can be used in New York, and warns against and explains potential pitfalls in the application of PPPs.

How Public-Private Partnerships Can Help New York Address Its Infrastructure Needs

Dec 11, 2008

This report explores the application of public-private partnership (PPPs) in New York by explaining its definition of such a relationship and offering in-depth guidelines, potential applications (including highway bridges, New York City school buildings, New York City parks, and higher education facilities), examples on a global, national, and local level, and potential missteps and cautions.

How Public-Private Partnerships Can Help New York Address Its Infrastructure Needs

Dec 11, 2008

This report summary briefly explores the application of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in New York by explaining its definition of such a relationship and offering in-depth guidelines, potential applications (including highway bridges, New York City school buildings, New York City parks, and higher education facilities), examples on a global, national, and local level, and potential missteps and cautions.

Making the Most of Our Parks

Sep 01, 2007

In this report summary, CBC lays out six challenges that prevent New York City from making the most of its parks, and six recommendations to address them.

Press Release on "Making the Most of Our Parks"

Jun 27, 2007

CBC releases a study of New York City’s public parks that provides a blueprint for improving the parks and their maintenance.

Making the Most of Our Parks

Jun 01, 2007

In this report, CBC addresses six challenges that prevent New York City from making the most of its parks: 1) Greater incentives are needed to pursue earned revenues, primarily from concessions; 2) No comprehensive, strategic plan guides expansion of the parks network; 3) All parks are not kept in acceptable condition, and parks in poorer neighborhoods are more likely to be in worse condition t

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