Review

A collection of our latest news, stories and publications on the Forum, our Fellows, and our partners.

Our News

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New City Critics: Year in Review
Read published works and shared learnings from the inaugural cohort of our fellowship to empower new, diverse and fearless voices in urban criticism.
Forum News

Celebrating the Campaign for Courageous Leadership
Generous support has enabled us to plan and launch four new annual programs in the past year alone.
Posted — September 7, 2023

2023 Class of Forefront Fellows
Meet the 2023 Forefront Fellows who will explore urban environments where youth can thrive for Free to Grow.

Our Stories

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Features

Fellow Spotlight: Julia Day
Urban designer and planner Julia Day discusses street design and counteracting public aversion to change as designers seek to improve spaces.
Posted — November 27, 2023
Features

Practice Notes: On Experiential Learning
Guillermo Gómez reflects on our Gowanus Precinct Study and the value of on-the-ground collective learning.
Posted — November 16, 2023
Features

Local Center Practice Notes: On Rooting in History to Fight Forward 
Gina Lee reflects on a recent tour of the Flatbush African Burial Ground and the power of history in public space.
Posted — November 16, 2023

Publications

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New Loops: How Buildings, Neighborhoods and New Yorkers Shape Waste
Read the final report from New Loops, our seventh Forefront Fellowship, offering new approaches to waste that support our health, climate and society.
06.17.22

Neighborhood Fare: Tools for Connecting Local Food Systems
Urban Design Forum is pleased to release Tools for Connecting Local Food Systems, a new toolkit to a thriving food system.
05.17.22

Streets Ahead: Five Routes to a Thriving City
Urban Design Forum is pleased to release Streets Ahead: Five Routes to a Thriving City.