Bridging the Divide at Essex Crossing

Spanning eight city blocks on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Essex Crossing is one of the largest redevelopment projects ever attempted in New York City. "Building Socially Sustainable Communities" presents a new vision for creating sustainable urban neighborhoods, inviting design professionals to use the partnership model established at Essex Crossing as a tool for enacting positive change within their communities. Through a film screening and panel discussion, the program will explore the fifty-year evolution of the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA) and the realization of Essex Crossing to illustrate how a unique collaboration between community groups and development partners was leveraged to create an equitable and inclusive model for mixed-income housing while facilitating a more socially responsible approach to commercial development and honoring the cultural heritage of the neighborhood.

Speakers:
Katie Archer, Director of Community Relations, Delancey Street Associates / L&M Development Partners
Gary Handel, FAIA, Managing Partner, Handel Architects
Dana Getman, AIA, Principal, SHoP Architects
Colleen J. Wenke, President and Chief Operating Officer, Taconic Partners
Gigi Li, Vice President in Government & Community Affairs, NYC Economic Development Corporation

Moderator:
Jason Ivaliotis, AIA, Associate, Woods Bagot

Introductions:
Andrea Lamberti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, 2022 President, AIANY; Partner, Rafael Viñoly

Location: Online or at the Center for Architecture in NYC

Credits: 1.5 LU | 1.5 HSW

Price: Free for AIA members and students; $5 for virtual general public ticket; $10 for in-person general public ticket