Ya-Ting Liu is New York’s first Chief Public Realm Officer. A new job title, she is responsible for coordinating the private sector and administration with one goal: to create new, welcoming, and quality public spaces.

Since her appointment in February 2023, Ya-Ting Liu has launched several initiatives to activate the city’s public spaces. From the Dining Out NYC —the country’s largest outdoor dining program— to the redesign of 5th Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park.