April 28, 2021 - The coming year will be one of the most pivotal moments in New York’s history. The Pandemic landed a body-blow to families, communities and businesses. As we begin the hard work of repairing the social and economic damage, there is an understanding that Covid-19 exacerbated many of the city’s pre-existing ills and injustices. It also demonstrated the resilience and creativity of its people. Against this backdrop, we will have a new mayor and a fresh administration ready to make their mark. In addition, a full 60% of the City Council will be new to their posts. And Washington DC seems to be focused on policies, and dollars, that are more NYC-friendly.
This panel will discuss the opportunities and challenges of “city building” in this period. What are the big Land Use and Zoning initiatives being considered? What are the barriers to change and development? How do we balance city-wide needs with local interests?
Moderator:
Dan Kaplan, FAIA, Senior Partner, FXCollaborative
Speakers:
Keith Powers, Council Member, NYC Council
Miriam Harris, Executive Vice President, Trinity Place Partners
Basha Gerhards, Vice President, REBNY
