Kira Strong

Kira Strong is the Senior Program Director of the High Line Network. The Network’s mission is to support a community of 46 infrastructure reuse projects across North America in creating transformational and inclusive public spaces. The Network explores how to create a world where people have access to vibrant public spaces that center local communities, build civic connections, support environmental resilience, and foster equitable community development. Previously she served as the Executive Director for the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Initiative, a historic investment of over $600 million to improve parks, recreation centers and libraries across the City, and as the Vice President of Community and Economic Development for the People’s Emergency Center, a non-profit community development corporation in Philadelphia.