March 14th, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Join the 2024-25 Global Exchange Fellows to explore “big swings” to address the housing crisis, inspired by cities across the world.
Over the last year, 48 leaders across design, development, policy, law, advocacy and journalism have been learning from global housing experts to surface cutting-edge projects and courageous public policy in peer cities. They will present case studies on deepening affordability, welcoming new arrivals, building buy-in, cutting red tape, and advancing green solutions — research gathered from Singapore, London, Montevideo, Toronto, and other global cities. In breakout sessions, Fellows will engage with Forum members to discuss how to activate bold solutions in New York City.
What can we learn from global cities taking “big swings” to confront their housing crises? How can we adapt similar solutions for New York City?
Meet the Fellows
Meet our cohort of 48 urban leaders who have surveyed the world to take a big swing at New York City’s housing crisis.
Program Schedule
9:00 – 9:30am
Registration + Breakfast Reception
9:30 – 10:30am
Presentations from Big Swings Fellows
Deepening Affordability 1
Expanding Non-Speculative Housing in New York City to Sustain Affordability for Generations – Lessons from Uruguay, Ireland, and Denmark
Advancing Green Solutions
From Mission to Mechanism: A Whole Systems Approach to Sustainable Housing – Lessons from London, Singapore, and Finland
Welcoming New Arrivals
Welcoming New Arrivals with New York City’s Exceptionalism – Lessons from Poland, Toronto, and Uruguay
Cutting Red Tape
Removing Regulatory Barriers to Staffing and Building Affordable Housing Projects in New York City – Lessons from Kazakhstan, Singapore, and Tokyo
Deepening Affordability 2
Financial, Legal, and Policy Tools that Deepen Housing Affordability – Lessons from Spain and Ireland
Building Buy-In
Bought in But Built Short: Transforming Decision-Making Structures to Enable Abundant Housing – Lessons from Oregon, New Zealand, and New Jersey
10:30 – 11:30am
Breakout Discussions
11:30 – 12:00pm
Closing Remarks and Discussion
Guest & Accessibility Policies
Urban Design Forum promotes conversations between invited civic leaders, designers, developers, and advocates. This event is open to the general public.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
- The building entrance, elevators, and bathrooms are single stall, gender neutral and ADA-accessible.
- This event will have microphones and speakers.
- If you’re not feeling well, please stay home. Face masks are encouraged, particularly if you have been recently exposed to colds, flus, or other illness. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, a high-quality, well-fitting face covering is required at all times.
- Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances to accommodate guests with allergies or environmental sensitivities.
- If you have additional needs, we will do our best to accommodate. Please let us know at rsvp@urbandesignforum.org.
Support
Global Exchange is made possible through support of our Global Circle. We thank sponsors Apple Bank, Camba Housing Ventures, Charney, Cozen O’Connor, Fogarty Finger, HKS, Jamie von Klemperer, KPF, One Architecture, Perkins Eastman, Skylight, Turner Construction, Upside Collab and Zillow.
Global Exchange is made possible with additional support from our Board of Directors, Director’s Circle, and company and individual members. Our programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
To learn more about supporting Global Exchange, please contact Miranda Bellizia, miranda@urbandesignform.org.
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