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C40 INCLUSIVE CITIES

C40: Climate change is not solely an environmental issue, but is inextricably linked to challenges of eradicating poverty and increasing inclusiveness. Cities have the opportunity to raise living standards for all at a faster rate by following a low-carbon development path. There is also evidence that reducing inequality helps drive better environmental outcomes. Through its […]

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WHAT’S NEW WITH THE BIG U?

ArchPaper: Four years after Hurricane Sandy, New York City is one major step closer to flood-proofing its shores. The Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) have officially selected three firms to collaborate on the second phase of resiliency measures planned for lower Manhattan. AECOM, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), and ONE Architecture will work on the Lower

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REBUILDING WITH RESILIENCE POLICY REPORT RELEASE

As communities affected by Hurricane Sandy have begun to implement the winning proposals from the Hurricane Sandy Design Competition, their experience navigating various policy and regulatory hurdles can inform current and future resilience initiatives. Read the report “Rebuilding with Resilience: Lessons from the Rebuild by Design Competition After Hurricane Sandy” to learn about the findings. Media Archive: The Full Report | The Summary:

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