Jackson Chabot

Jackson joined Open Plans in June 2020. Since joining the organization, Jackson has led the advocacy efforts for Open Plan’s proposal to create an Office of Public Space Management (OPSM).

Jackson’s advocacy starts in the streets and public spaces and includes building relationships with elected officials, media, and co-hosting panels to advance the OPSM proposal. He also authors and contributes to written pieces on public space. These efforts contributed to the OPSM proposal being included in Maya Wiley’s Community First Climate Action plan.

Before joining Open Plans, Jackson graduated from Pratt Institute with a Master's in Urban Placemaking and Management and worked at Project for Public Spaces. Jackson’s passion lies at the intersection of people, public space, and mobility. You can find him exploring New York City; probably talking to strangers about public space. Jackson currently serves as Treasurer of the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association.