Jackson Chabot

About Jackson Chabot

Policy and advocacy leader with 6+ years of experience advancing data-driven transportation, public space, and street safety policy in New York City. Proven track record advising senior decision-makers, managing cross-functional projects, and engaging community stakeholders to advance equitable public-realm outcomes. Deep expertise in transportation equity, Vision Zero, curbside management, and public space governance.

Experience

1. Director of Advocacy and Organizing

   Open Plans, Inc

   Oct 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Outdoor Dining: Co-led Open Plans’ successful campaign to pass New York City’s original permanent Outdoor Dining legislation, coordinating policy and advocacy strategy across council offices and stakeholder coalitions.Led program evaluation research, including surveys of individual restaurants, and authored targeted policy memos informing legislative refinements and implementation.Public Space Management (PSM):Founded the Alliance for Public Space Leadership, a coalition of transportation, parks, and public space advocates, to advance a unified policy framework for governance, stewardship, and funding, resulting in the creation of the Chief Public Realm Office.Co-authored and contributed to Open Plans’ flagship PSM report, translating research and practitioner input into actionable policy recommendations for city agencies and elected officials.Advocated for and secured $30M in NYC DOT funding to expand and professionalize public space management.Daylighting & Street Safety:Served as a strategic policy advisor to the prime sponsor’s office (CM Julie Won), shaping Int. 11••••25 legislative language and implementation questions for NYC’s daylighting bill.Built and secured broad political support through direct briefings, resulting in 32 City Council Members, three Borough Presidents, and the Public Advocate sponsoring the legislation.Parking Reform:Conducted policy briefings for elected officials and stakeholders on lifting parking minimum requirements, framing reform around housing affordability, climate goals, and safer street design that resulted in a significant citywide parking requirement reduction.Street Vending Policy:Core coalition partner with the Street Vendor Project on the Street Vendor Justice Reform Package, contributing to the 2025 passage of multiple laws expanding equitable access to vending permits and small business services through City Council policy briefings.

Education

• Boston University

  College of Arts and Sciences and Minor in School of Management, International Relations, Minor in Business Administration

  2010 — 2014

• Pratt Institute

  Urban Placemaking and Management

  2017 — 2019

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• French
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Partnership Development
• Inventory Management
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Video Editing
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Photoshop
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint