Work Force
Building an equitable economy in New York City requires a groundbreaking approach to urban design.
Overview
The Forum invites you to advance designs, policy initiatives and creative financing ideas focused on the evolving economy. How can we use creative zoning, investment in the public realm, and new infrastructure to enhance economic outcomes for all?
On May 29, we hosted a debate on the future of industrial zones in New York City with Andrew Chung, Armando Moritz-Chapelliquen, Toby Moskovits and Toby Sheppard Bloch.
On April 3, Fellows joined us for a tour of 40 Tenth Avenue (“Solar Carve Tower”) with Weston Walker and 412 W 15th Street with Robert Finger.
Join us for a roundtable discussion on building New York’s life science economy.
Join us for a roundtable discussion on the future of workspace in New York City.
On January 25, we hosted a half-day forum on transforming Downtown Brooklyn into a thriving live-work neighborhood.
On December 12, we hosted a roundtable conversation with the new NYC Nightlife Mayor Ariel Palitz, Danny Pearlstein, Leni Schwendinger, Andreina Seijas, and Luc Wilson on designing an inclusive and equitable night realm.
On November 29, Fellows enjoyed breakfast and a tour of 25 Kent with architects Joseph Brancato and Anne-Sophie Hall, and developers Jeff Fronek and Toby Moskovits.
On November 8, Lena Afridi, Andrew Deitchman, David Gilford, Larisa Ortiz and Eldon Scott shared their proposals for strengthening small businesses and designing the retail experience with SBS Commissioner Gregg Bishop.
On October 2, we welcomed David Ehrenberg and Claire Weisz for the unveiling of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Master Plan, along with tours of new projects with Jonathan Marvel and Navid Maqami.
Restricting non-manufacturing uses is essential to the success of City industrial policy.
Posted — November 5, 2019
To respond to the climate crisis, New York City must preserve M-zones and invest in manufacturing and industrial innovation.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Public investments in open space, retail, and streetscapes can promote economic development by connecting and enriching New York’s life sciences hubs.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Coworking spaces should reflect the identity of their attracted members in order to thrive at work.
Posted — November 5, 2019
The community-focused approach of coworking can benefit justice design for a better inmate, visitor, and neighborhood experience.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Activate underutilized NYCHA spaces with workspaces for residents.
Posted — November 4, 2019
Design flexible campuses and flexible laboratory space that allow for easy growth and future modifications.
Posted — November 4, 2019
New York City should invest in non-profit organizations and spaces to create a safe ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs and creatives.
Posted — November 4, 2019
New York City’s industrial sector must undergo climate adaption and mitigation as a mechanism for economic opportunity and environmental justice.
Posted — November 4, 2019
Daniel McPhee speaks to Marisa Lago and Regina Myer about transforming Downtown Brooklyn into a thriving live-work neighborhood.
Posted — May 15, 2019
Loft-inspired design in commercial buildings can draw creative businesses to Downtown Brooklyn.
Posted — May 15, 2019
Faculty externships can create workforce pipelines in growing business hubs as a way to retain talent and provide diverse growth in transforming neighborhoods.
Posted — May 3, 2019
Maximizing civic space when designing mixed-use projects can support active hubs for cultural and commercial activity.
Posted — May 3, 2019
An integrated equity plan in large, mixed-use development projects can support inclusive and sustainable economic development.
Posted — May 3, 2019
Digital technologies can augment, rather than replace, neighborhood retail.
Posted — March 27, 2019
City government should create a non-profit commercial development fund to combat small business displacement.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Time-based zoning encourages more efficient land use and balanced growth for dynamic 24-hour neighborhoods.
Posted — March 27, 2019
It is time cities consider a range of criteria – user equity, economic viability, and health – and light in nighttime design and planning initiatives.
Posted — March 27, 2019
City governments should advocate for nighttime cultural and commercial spaces by actively managing the urban night through regulation, design and infrastructure.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Cities must update codes and regulations to keep up with transformation in retail.
Posted — March 27, 2019
By designing mixed-use buildings within industrial zones, we can provide more space for emerging tech, vertical manufacturing, and creative sectors.
Posted — March 27, 2019
We can adapt defunct space in New York City’s industrial zones into new facilitates suitable for emerging 21st century industries.
Posted — March 27, 2019
By combining a new approach to vertical manufacturing and integrating valuable public space and amenities, multi-modal transit and streetscapes, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is positioned to become a new model of urban industrial campus.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Design commercial buildings that provide modular space for businesses to grow throughout the lifecycle of their development – from seed stage to maturity.
Posted — March 26, 2019
Cities should encourage development models that incentivize the creation of co-located facilities for manufacturing and office space as a way to decentralize working hubs.
Posted — March 22, 2019
Restricting non-manufacturing uses is essential to the success of City industrial policy.
Posted — November 5, 2019
To respond to the climate crisis, New York City must preserve M-zones and invest in manufacturing and industrial innovation.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Public investments in open space, retail, and streetscapes can promote economic development by connecting and enriching New York’s life sciences hubs.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Coworking spaces should reflect the identity of their attracted members in order to thrive at work.
Posted — November 5, 2019
The community-focused approach of coworking can benefit justice design for a better inmate, visitor, and neighborhood experience.
Posted — November 5, 2019
Activate underutilized NYCHA spaces with workspaces for residents.
Posted — November 4, 2019
Design flexible campuses and flexible laboratory space that allow for easy growth and future modifications.
Posted — November 4, 2019
New York City should invest in non-profit organizations and spaces to create a safe ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs and creatives.
Posted — November 4, 2019
New York City’s industrial sector must undergo climate adaption and mitigation as a mechanism for economic opportunity and environmental justice.
Posted — November 4, 2019
Daniel McPhee speaks to Marisa Lago and Regina Myer about transforming Downtown Brooklyn into a thriving live-work neighborhood.
Posted — May 15, 2019
Loft-inspired design in commercial buildings can draw creative businesses to Downtown Brooklyn.
Posted — May 15, 2019
Faculty externships can create workforce pipelines in growing business hubs as a way to retain talent and provide diverse growth in transforming neighborhoods.
Posted — May 3, 2019
Maximizing civic space when designing mixed-use projects can support active hubs for cultural and commercial activity.
Posted — May 3, 2019
An integrated equity plan in large, mixed-use development projects can support inclusive and sustainable economic development.
Posted — May 3, 2019
Digital technologies can augment, rather than replace, neighborhood retail.
Posted — March 27, 2019
City government should create a non-profit commercial development fund to combat small business displacement.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Time-based zoning encourages more efficient land use and balanced growth for dynamic 24-hour neighborhoods.
Posted — March 27, 2019
It is time cities consider a range of criteria – user equity, economic viability, and health – and light in nighttime design and planning initiatives.
Posted — March 27, 2019
City governments should advocate for nighttime cultural and commercial spaces by actively managing the urban night through regulation, design and infrastructure.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Cities must update codes and regulations to keep up with transformation in retail.
Posted — March 27, 2019
By designing mixed-use buildings within industrial zones, we can provide more space for emerging tech, vertical manufacturing, and creative sectors.
Posted — March 27, 2019
We can adapt defunct space in New York City’s industrial zones into new facilitates suitable for emerging 21st century industries.
Posted — March 27, 2019
By combining a new approach to vertical manufacturing and integrating valuable public space and amenities, multi-modal transit and streetscapes, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is positioned to become a new model of urban industrial campus.
Posted — March 27, 2019
Design commercial buildings that provide modular space for businesses to grow throughout the lifecycle of their development – from seed stage to maturity.
Posted — March 26, 2019
Cities should encourage development models that incentivize the creation of co-located facilities for manufacturing and office space as a way to decentralize working hubs.
Posted — March 22, 2019
