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

Current Initiatives

Community Design

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

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

Upcoming Events

04.20.23

Centering Safe Experiences

Event Good Form
How can new infrastructure and inclusive design improve the mental health experience for all park goers?
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News

Features

Fellow Spotlight: Naama Blonder
For this month’s Fellow Spotlight, we spoke with Naama Blonder, Co-Founder of Smart Density in Toronto.
Posted — October 31, 2022
Forum News

Campaign for Courageous Leadership
There has never been a more important moment to nurture a new generation of diverse, creative, and informed leaders.
Posted — October 14, 2022
Forum News

Neighborhoods Now: Forward Updates
Our citywide updates from our second cycle of Neighborhoods Now.
Posted — July 13, 2022

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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.