October 20th, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gensler
1700 Broadway suite 400, New York, NY, USA
Leila Bozorg serves as the executive director of housing in the New York City Mayor’s Office, where she oversees the city’s housing agencies and strategies. She has extensive experience with affordable housing and land use policies, having served as a commissioner on the New York City Planning Commission from 2021 to 2023, and as a deputy commissioner for neighborhood strategies at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) from 2016 to 2020.
Join us for a conversation on housing ballot proposals developed by the NYC Charter Revision Commission with Leila Bozorg.
This past year, the NYC Charter Revision Commission convened to develop proposals to strengthen fair and affordable housing in the city. The Commission advanced five ballot questions – four that would revamp housing and land use procedures. In November, voters will have the chance to decide on new measures that would fast-track public review for certain types of new affordable housing.
We will hear from Leila Bozorg, Executive Director of Housing at the NYC Mayor’s Office, and invite Forum members to discuss the potential real-world impacts of these proposals.
How might these ballot proposals shape the future of housing development and affordability in New York City?
Guest & Accessibility Policies
This event is open to Urban Design Forum members and one guest.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
- This venue is ADA accessible. There will be 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.
Continuing Education
This event has been approved for 1.5 AIA CES credit.
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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