Mayor seeks residents to join Steering Committee for Open Space, Recreation, Arts & Culture Plan

MALDEN – Mayor Gary Christenson is seeking four residents to join the Steering Committee for Malden’s upcoming Open Space, Recreation, Arts and Culture Plan. The Steering Committee will help the City of Malden develop its strategy for future investments in Malden’s parks, recreational programs and arts and cultural resources. The Steering Committee will help promote community engagement and advise City officials on topics like youth athletics, the Malden River, active and passive recreation, climate resiliency, ADA and pedestrian access to parks, incorporating arts into open space assets, and much more.

Steering Committee roles:

• Define core strengths and challenges facing Malden’s Open Space, Recreation and Arts and Culture resources
• Represent diverse and dynamic community perspectives throughout the planning process
• Collaborate with the City and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to develop strategies for direct engagement that reach Malden’s diverse communities, particularly those most impacted by climate change

Steering Committee responsibilities:

• To attend monthly Steering Committee meetings, with specific dates selected based on member availability
• To support direct engagement with a broad base of stakeholders around the plan during phases of initial outreach, prioritization and implementation as needed
• To review, propose edits and share feedback on drafted materials, such as engagement flyers, prioritized actions, and plan drafts
• To advise City officials on strategies and priorities to further the City’s goals
• To be open to the diverse perspectives and needs in the Malden community

Ideal candidates for the Steering Committee include someone who is:

• A Malden resident
• Committed to racial equity and representation in public processes
• Passionate about the future of Malden’s parks, open space, arts and cultural resources
• Knowledgeable about issues related to using and activating Malden’s parks, trails and recreational programming
• Able to represent Malden’s immense diversity of experiences, perspectives and cultures

To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. Please email km**********@**********en.org for more information. The deadline for applying is Monday, April 1.