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We Stand With Ukraine

CIVITAS joins with outraged Americans and right-minded people throughout the world in condemning the lawless invasion of Ukraine and the slaughter of its innocent citizens. This is an act of naked aggression and extraordinary brutality that must not be ignored.


CIVITAS feels a unique responsibility to speak out in support of Ukraine. For many years we have enjoyed an especially cordial and supportive relationship with the Ukrainian Institute of America where many of you have frequently joined us for our CIVITAS benefits. Having worked closely with the dedicated staff of the Ukrainian Institute makes it particularly painful for us to watch as their beloved homeland and families are destroyed. CIVITAS also extends our unwavering support to our fellow New Yorkers who make up the largest Ukrainian community outside their native land and we earnestly hope for the safety of their loved ones.


We applaud the heroic relief efforts of Ukraine's neighboring countries and know that all our fellow civic organizations join us in supporting Ukraine's valiant struggle to maintain its independence in the face of this barbaric destruction.

CIVITAS joins with outraged Americans and right-minded people throughout the world in condemning the lawless invasion of Ukraine and the slaughter of its innocent citizens. This is an act of naked aggression and extraordinary brutality that must not be ignored.


CIVITAS feels a unique responsibility to speak out in support of Ukraine. For many years we have enjoyed an especially cordial and supportive relationship with the Ukrainian Institute of America where many of you have frequently joined us for our CIVITAS benefits. Having worked closely with the dedicated staff of the Ukrainian Institute makes it particularly painful for us to watch as their beloved homeland and families are destroyed. CIVITAS also extends our unwavering support to our fellow New Yorkers who make up the largest Ukrainian community outside their native land and we earnestly hope for the safety of their loved ones.


We applaud the heroic relief efforts of Ukraine's neighboring countries and know that all our fellow civic organizations join us in supporting Ukraine's valiant struggle to maintain its independence in the face of this barbaric destruction.

The Ukrainian Institute

A Message from the President

Mark S. Alexander

Dear friends and neighbors of CIVITAS, Over the past years, CIVITAS has continued its important work on legacy issues such as advocating for a demonstration project on building  an ecological edge along the East River waterfront, Advocacy efforts on Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway, and keeping a close watch on institutional expansion plans, including those of the Frick Collection, Marymount School, and propose a 350ft building height limit on new construction.

In spite of our diminutive size, CIVITAS continues to have an outsized impact on critical issues of the city.  We call upon you, our neighbors and friends, to join us in our work and to share your ideas and suggestions so that we can continue to have relevance on civic matters of importance to us all.

Sharon Pope-Marshall

Executive Director 

CIVITAS Announces

New Executive Director 
Sharon Pope-Marshall

Sharon joins us as Executive Director with a wealth of experience in urban planning, inclusive civic engagement, and advocacy expertise. She will continue our work in community-based planning to improve the quality of urban life in El Barrio/East Harlem and the Upper East Side.


Sharon is not new to our CIVITAS family. She was a CIVITAS board member from 2013 until she stepped down in July 2021to become our Executive Director. As a Board member, she co-chaired CIVITAS’ Land Use and Zoning Committee. Sharon created and led CIVITAS' Community Conversations, a series of discussions about CIVITAS’ building height-limit land use and zoning proposal. Sharon is also a member of Manhattan Community Board 8, where she reviews applications affecting land use, zoning, historic preservation and development.


Prior to becoming our new Executive Director, Sharon was Director of Community Outreach and Membership Program at Bike New York and a City Planner with the New York City Department of City Planning.

“Sharon is passionate about CIVITAS’ mission.

As a former CIVITAS Board member, former city planner and member of Community Board 8, Sharon shared her invaluable urban planning and community advocacy experience with us. She advises on land use and zoning; has participated in the City’s budget process and continually raises municipal service delivery issues. She has a keen insight into the city’s land use process and deep knowledge as to how city government operates."


"We look forward to Sharon’s expertise and enthusiasm to enable CIVITAS to advance its planning mission.”

- Mark Alexander, President, CIVITAS


“It is an honor and humbling to have the confidence of the Board as we celebrate CIVITAS’ 40th anniversary. I am thrilled to continue my association with CIVITAS, in this new role to further deepen our community collaborations and advocacy initiatives especially around building heights, waterfront access and improvements, transportation, environment and historic preservation.”



- Sharon Pope-Marshall, Executive Director, CIVITAS


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