December 11th, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am
FXCollaborative
235 Duffield Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
Cecilia Kushner is the Chief Strategy Officer at NYCEDC, a role in which she leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects and programs focused on developing emerging sectors equitably and building neighborhoods of economic success. Previously, Cecilia spent over a decade working for the City on a range of infrastructure, transit operations, land use, and community development programs and policies at NYCEDC and the Department of City Planning.
Join us for a breakfast roundtable on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal with Cecilia Kushner.
This year, NYCEDC assumed operational control of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal from the Port Authority. With new oversight, the City plans to repair and maintain several piers, fund planning for the 100+ acre waterfront, and create a bevy of new maritime jobs. As part of their commitment, the City is assembling a task force of community stakeholders who will develop a shared vision for the future of the waterfront and the surrounding neighborhoods.
We will hear from Cecilia Kushner, Chief Strategy Officer at the New York City Economic Development Corporation, who will share the Brooklyn Marine Terminal’s role in the future of New York’s waterfront.
How can we reimagine New York’s waterfront to support both a bustling maritime economy and inclusive mixed-use neighborhoods?
Guest & Accessibility Policies
Urban Design Forum promotes conversations between invited civic leaders, designers, developers, and advocates. This event is open to Forum Fellows and their guests.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
- The venue will have an entrance and elevators that are 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 contact rsvp@urbandesignforum.org.
About Public Works
Public Works is a discussion series to drive civic dialogue around new and forthcoming built environment projects in New York City. Throughout the year, we invite government officials and private sector leaders to present design and development initiatives that shape the public good. Our goal is to create an open and collegial venue for deeper conversation between the public sector and our network of civic leaders building, caring for, and maintaining our city.
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Public Works is made possible through the support of our Board of Directors, Director’s Circle, Company Members, and our Campaign for Courageous Leadership, 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 Public Works, please contact Miranda Bellizia, miranda@urbandesignforum.org.
Image Credit: Courtesy of the NYC Mayor’s Office
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