This spring, the Forum for Urban Design invited distinguished civic leaders, developers, and designers to pitch bold visions for a more competitive, livable, and sustainable New York. The result was more than forty courageous proposals imagining rebuilt infrastructure, reformed government, and an animated public realm.
The Forum aims to inspire the next mayor to make bold and comprehensive change. This summer, we are working to compile our proposals into a Call to Action, which we plan to release in advance of the mayoral primaries and elections this fall.
Learn more about our July 30 dinner.
Learn more about our spring workshops.
| How might we modernize our rail and airport infrastructure? How can we improve access to our airports? What neighborhoods could be better served by transit connections? | With proposals by: Peter Derrick Alexander Garvin Grimshaw Architects Sam Schwartz Robert YaroModerated by: Marilyn Jordan Taylor |
| Which neighborhoods are ready for new development? Which neighborhoods are worth preserving? How can the city increase the public benefit of new development? | With proposals by: Vicki Been Susannah Drake Robert Quinlan Jonathan F.P. Rose Ronald Shiffman Steven SpinolaModerated by: Meredith Kane |
 How should NYC stimulate new industries, like technology, applied sciences, and urban agriculture? Where should the city concentrate new office space or university campuses? | With proposals by: Elliot Felix Mitchell Joachim Tom Jost Nina Rappaport David Scobey Interboro PartnersModerated by: Timur Galen |
| How should NYC spur the development of new affordable housing? How should the city confront the needs of public housing? Should the city address rent stabilization? | With proposals by: Donald Capoccia Kathleen Dunn MaryAnne Gilmartin Mark Ginsberg Fred Harris Henry Lanier Steven SpinolaModerated by: Daniel Brodsky |
| How should NYC adapt its streets, roads and bridges for pedestrians, bikes, or transit? Which infrastructure systems need immediate attention, and how can they be financed? | With proposals by: Susannah Drake Ben Fried Frank Hebbert Charles Komanoff Paul Steely White Claire WeiszModerated by: Robert Yaro |
| How can the city grow and better maintain its inventory of parks and open spaces? How can we protect our waterfront from rising tides while reclaiming it for public use? | With proposals by: Diana Balmori Nette Compton Deborah Marton Chris Reed Madelyn WilsModerated by: Alexander Garvin |
| How should the city draw new creative talent? Should the City build new museums, arenas, libraries, and marketplaces? Which institutions could be overhauled or modernized? | With proposals by: Laurie Beckelman Jay Cross David Giles Naomi Hersson-Ringskog Matthias HollwichModerated by: Hugh Hardy |
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