For Commission on Government Efficiency's (COGE) public hearing for Infrastructure and the Public Realm, Urban Design Forum advocates for streamline permitting, unlock new funding tools for neighborhood organizations, and give community-built assets the longevity they deserve.
Posted — June 25, 2026
Please join us in giving our newest board members a warm welcome.
Posted — July 15, 2025
An evolving network of the city’s cultural nonprofits seeks to expand opportunities for shared resources and collective impact.
Posted — June 27, 2025
Three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Brownsville, Sunnyside, and the Bronx Capitol District Release Public Realm Vision Plans to Transform Their Commercial Corridors.
Posted — April 10, 2025
Vision for a Better City: 25 Ideas for a Healthy and Safe New York is a platform for courageous leadership for New York’s next mayor.
Posted — February 24, 2025
I may never know this country, but I have loved knowing this city for the past fifteen years.
Posted — November 7, 2024
Our Local Center teams have been working hard to reclaim and activate public spaces across New York City with creative installations, festivals, markets and more.
Posted — October 28, 2024
At the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning & Franchises Public Hearing, Urban Design Forum urged the New York City Council to adopt City of Yes as a key step toward a more equitable and fair New York City.
Posted — October 22, 2024
We're pleased to announce AJ Pires has joined Jamie von Klemperer as Co-Chairs of Urban Design Forum. We thank outgoing President Margaret Newman for her service. We are also pleased to welcome Judy Kessler as Treasurer.
Posted — September 12, 2024
Urban Design Forum is thrilled to announce the 48 Fellows in the inaugural Global Exchange cohort: our new fellowship for mid-career executives who will survey the world to take a big swing at New York City’s housing crisis.
Posted — August 6, 2024
Board President Margaret Newman reflects on her tenure at the Forum.
Posted — July 16, 2024
Join our Local Center teams as they launch programming in their newly-designed public spaces.
Posted — July 15, 2024
Three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx will launch new projects to transform public spaces in under-invested commercial corridors.
Posted — May 6, 2024
Please join us in giving our newest board members a warm welcome!
Posted — March 22, 2024
Meet our cohort of urban leaders exploring new ways to build climate positive neighborhoods.
Posted — January 22, 2024
