Forumites, Last week, I cast my vote in a community center in East Williamsburg. I scanned the room and saw people of every age, race, gender, ability, and origin cooperating with and caring for one another. It was a moment that made me proud to be a New Yorker — proud of what we’ve built […]
Posted — November 12, 2020
The Urban Design Forum and Van Alen Institute today launched, a digital toolkit featuring more than 35 designs, guidelines, and strategies to aid safe reopening and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted — October 9, 2020
Urban Design Forum is pleased to announce that WIP Collaborative is the winner of Care for Hudson Square, a recovery initiative in partnership with Hudson Square Properties and Hudson Square Business Improvement District.
Posted — September 15, 2020
The Urban Design Forum is excited to announce some new internal changes to our team!
Posted — August 18, 2020
Meet the 2020 Class of Forefront Fellows who will explore how to support minority- and women-owned businesses.
Posted — August 17, 2020
On behalf of our team at the Urban Design Forum, we want to state that we support the Black Lives Matter movement in confronting police brutality and affirming the dignity and safety of our Black neighbors. We stand in solidarity with the demonstrators, and entreat our elected officials to listen and act on their demands.
Posted — June 2, 2020
We welcome proposals for collaboration for our City Life After Coronavirus program.
Posted — May 21, 2020
Over the last few weeks, our team of four has been working on a plan to mobilize our community to assist with the reopening and recovery of our city. Though we learn new information every day, we are not sitting still.
Posted — May 12, 2020
What does the pandemic reveal about urban design, infrastructure, and governance? And how can we build a more just city for New Yorkers hardest hit by the public health and economic crisis?
Posted — April 23, 2020
The Urban Design Forum mourns the loss of Michael Sorkin.
Posted — March 27, 2020
We welcome the 2019 Class of Forum Fellows and look forward to sharing their ideas for the future of the city!
Posted — February 27, 2020
Our next mayor must transform New York City’s approach to urban design to achieve housing equity, economic mobility, and environmental justice.
Posted — June 27, 2019
Miriam Peterson and Nathan Rich rebuild a Williamsburg home featuring natural lighting and durable "childproof" materials.
Posted — June 4, 2019
Holly Leicht reveals that LMDC and the Port Authority will appraise 5 World Trade Center before releasing an RFP for development.
Posted — May 31, 2019
Regina Myer lauds the renewed plans to develop a park at Willoughby Square.
Posted — May 30, 2019
Greg Haley calls for engagement processes that encourage communities to have ownership and civic pride in a project.
Posted — May 29, 2019
Justin Garrett Moore implores designers to consider how their work can systematically address inequity.
Posted — May 24, 2019
Francine Houben shares her views on better architectural design practices.
Posted — May 24, 2019
Jesse Keenan and Michael Sorkin provide ideas on how architects can organize and fight against climate change.
Posted — May 23, 2019
Sam Schwartz revels in the congestion pricing plan after decades of advocating for alleviating traffic.
Posted — May 23, 2019
Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu discuss their commitment to using playful materials and working on meaningful projects.
Posted — May 21, 2019
Corinne Kisner launches a bike infrastructure accelerator program to help American cities achieve their climate goals.
Posted — May 17, 2019
Stephen Fan explains how Chinatown's unique food supply provides the community with fresh and locally sourced produce.
Posted — May 16, 2019
Koray Duman designs a 2,500-volume bookcase in a Williamsburg condo.
Posted — May 16, 2019
