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

Current Initiatives

Next New York

Rewire
New York City must reshape its buildings and public spaces as engines for a climate positive city.
Forefront

Free to Grow
Our eighth Forefront Fellowship inspires adults to center young people in the built environment.
Community Design

The Local Center
A new community design network in partnership with the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development
Special Projects

Public Works
Public Works sparks conversations with civic leaders on built environment initiatives shaping the public good.
Special Projects

New City Critics
In our writers fellowship with The Architectural League, we seek to empower a new generation of urban critics.
Next New York

Good Form
Our Good Form series convened design and public health professionals to discuss shaping a healthier city.

News

Applications

We’re Hiring a Communications Manager
We seek a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day communications and support strategic efforts to amplify our impact.
Posted — November 13, 2023

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.
Forum News

Celebrating the Campaign for Courageous Leadership
Generous support has enabled us to plan and launch four new annual programs in the past year alone.
Posted — September 7, 2023

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.