We convene civic leaders to confront the defining issues in New York City’s built environment.

Current Initiatives

Forefront

New Loops
Our seventh Forefront Fellowship re-envisions how we keep our city clean.
Next New York

Good Form
Our Good Form series is convening design and public health professionals to discuss shaping a healthier city.
Next New York

Streets Ahead
We envision a more vibrant, equitable streetscape for New York City.
Forefront

Neighborhood Fare
Our sixth Forefront Fellowship explores how to foster food equity in every New York City neighborhood through the built environment.
Community Design

Neighborhoods Now
In collaboration with Van Alen Institute, we are connecting neighborhoods hard-hit by the pandemic with firms in our network.
Special Projects

New City Critics
Urban Design Forum and The Architectural League announce a new fellowship program for emerging critics.

Upcoming Events

07.14.22

Streets for Continuity

Event Streets Ahead
On July 14, join us for drinks and a discussion to celebrate the conclusion of our Streets Ahead roundtables.
07.20.22

Fellows Tour of One Clinton

Event Tours
On July 20, join us for a tour of One Clinton and The Brooklyn Heights Library.

News

Features

Fellow Spotlight: Siqi Zhu
For this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we spoke with Siqi Zhu, an urban planner and technologist.
Posted — June 29, 2022
Forum News

2021 Class of Forefront Fellows
Meet the 2021 Class of Forefront Fellows made up of designers, community planners, advocates, public health professionals and policy experts.
Posted — September 6, 2021
Forum News

Reconnect With Us
Hear from Miranda, our new Director of Member Engagement who’s excited to reconnect with our network in the new year.
Posted — January 18, 2022

Join the Forum

Individual Membership
Our Fellows are developers, architects, planners, builders, public officials, scholars, lawyers, and journalists who are building dynamic, equitable and resilient cities.

Company Memberships
Our 50 company members are leading design, development, law, construction and engineering firms who are leading urban development in New York City and around the world.

Support Us
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of civic leaders and design champions. Whether you are interested in joining our Director’s Circle or making a one-time contribution to support our work, we welcome your support.