In the face of rapid new development, New Yorkers are grappling with how to best ensure that private investment doesn’t come at the expense of access to some of the city’s most valuable assets: open space, transportation, and affordable housing. Through zoning, the city is helping to foster this balance, creating benefits for the public as seen in examples such as Brooklyn Bridge Park and Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing plan.
Panellists:
TOM ANGOTTI, Director, Center for Community Planning and Development, Hunter College. Co-editor of Zoned Out!
DANIEL GARODICK, New York City Council Member
JOE ROSE, Chair, The Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
MADELYN WILS, President and CEO, Hudson River Park Trust
MOSES GATES (moderator), Director of Community Planning & Design, The Regional Plan Association