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Regina Myer discusses the current projects at the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and what to expect in the future.

Jamie von Klemperer is designing Echelon Seaport, a mixed-use development to revitalize the Boston Seaport with a commitment to public space and activity.

Lord Norman Foster is designing Bloomberg's new London headquarters on the principles of collaboration, innovation and productivity.

Drew Lang explains his design work at Hudson Woods in the Catskills, emphasizing his desire to put nature first.

Moshe Safdie reflects on Habitat 67, including why the project was not successfully replicated elsewhere but has inspired modern projects.

Michael Arad was chosen to design a monument honoring the victims of the 2015 shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Christopher J. Nolan details the dilemma between preserving the original path leading up to Belvedere Castle and designing a more accessible incline to meet federal requirements for access for disabled people.

Corinne Kisner details NACTO's new Green Light for Great Streets initiative that aims to implement street projects in various cities.

Michelle Delk and Matt McMahon are transforming the historic Willamette Falls in Oregon City, reconnecting it with the public for the first time in 150 years.

Polly Trottenberg is skeptical about the politics behind the proposed congestion pricing plan proposed by Move NY despite agreeing it is necessary.

David Manfredi reflects on the culture of the firm, the delicate historical balance of Boston and designing "free-trade-zones" of ideas.

MaryAnne Gilmartin, Michael Manfredi and Marion Weiss praise the design of The Bridge at Cornell Tech for encouraging serendipitous interactions while also being sustainable.

Lord Norman Foster opened his new archive and international research center in Madrid to encourage future designers to address critical issues such as climate change.

The Urban Design Forum announced today that James (“Jamie”) von Klemperer has been elected board president, effective immediately. Jamie succeeds Hugh Hardy, who served as president for two years before his unexpected passing in March 2017.

Jed Walentas and Christopher Sharples celebrate the impending opening of 325 Kent Avenue, the first building to open at the site of the former Domino Sugar refinery.

Polly Trottenberg announced new safety improvements to the Bronx's Grand Concourse including lower speed limits, cameras and better crosswalks.

Catherine Seavitt Nordenson has been awarded a Graham Foundation Grant for her publication on the modernist landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.

Moshe Safdie is teaming up with Singapore infrastructure consultancy firm Surbana Jurong to design buildings in the Asia Pacific.

Adrian Benepe congratulated San Francisco on being the only city in the country with a park within a 10-minute a for every resident.

Polly Trottenberg promoted the launch of ParkNYC in Queens, an app allowing drivers to pay for parking meters using their smart phones.

Justin Garrett Moore calls for greater diversity in the planning process and believes youth internships can promote their access to the professions.

Ankita Chachra and Skye Duncan were on the GDCI Core Project Team for the Global Street Design Guide setting "a new global baseline for designing streets."

Jed Walentas and AJ Pires argue that we need to exploit the increased real estate value throughout the city to pay for public goods.

Stefan Al joined Kai Ryssdal of NPR Marketplace to discuss his latest book tracing the architectural evolution of Las Vegas.