Review

A collection of our latest news, stories and publications on the Forum, our Fellows and our partners.

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Forum News

Urban Design Forum Is Thrilled to Announce Five New Members to the Board of Directors
Please join us in giving our newest board members a warm welcome!
Posted — March 22, 2024
Forum News

Introducing the Forefront Residency
We’re thrilled to launch the Forefront Residency, enabling alumni to deepen their work toward building a more equitable city. 
Posted — January 18, 2024

New City Critics: Year in Review
Read published works and shared learnings from the inaugural cohort of our fellowship to empower new, diverse and fearless voices in urban criticism.

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FeaturesLocal Center Practice Notes

Local Center Practice Notes: On Coming Together When We Don’t Have All the Answers
Martha Snow reflects on the latest midpoint shareout for Local Center projects and their work reclaiming public spaces.
Posted — March 20, 2024
FeaturesLocal Center News

Local Center: Hear from Our Teams
Local Center teams share lessons learned from community engagement and where they are headed next.
Posted — December 21, 2023
FeaturesFellow Spotlights

Fellow Spotlight: K.C. Alvey
K.C. Alvey discusses the public will, capacity, and understanding for urban agriculture, highlighting the importance of urban agriculture on health and community, and its overall impact on the city.
Posted — December 19, 2023

Publications

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New Loops: How Buildings, Neighborhoods and New Yorkers Shape Waste
Read the final report from New Loops, our seventh Forefront Fellowship, offering new approaches to waste that support our health, climate and society.
06.17.22

Neighborhood Fare: Tools for Connecting Local Food Systems
Urban Design Forum is pleased to release Tools for Connecting Local Food Systems, a new toolkit to a thriving food system.
05.17.22

Streets Ahead: Five Routes to a Thriving City
Urban Design Forum is pleased to release Streets Ahead: Five Routes to a Thriving City.