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In 1847, Madison Square Park was established as a residential neighborhood—it quickly became a center for larger commercial and entertainment buildings. Today, it boasts a lively mix of insurance, finance, design, and residential uses, and is home to the original Madison Square Garden, the founding of baseball, and the very first Shake Shack! Take a walk with us this Saturday, 10/5, for a Walking Tour of the Architecture of Madison Square Park. Early skyscrapers like the Flatiron Building, Metropolitan Life, and the NY Life Building will be discussed, as well as the architectural legacies of Stanford White, Daniel Burnham, Napoleon LeBrun, and Cass Gilbert. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XPM66w Credits offered: 2 LU / 2 HSW Guide: Joseph Lengeling, AIA

The process of designing and building public works in New York City impacts New Yorkers throughout their life cycle: not only when they are complete, but also during planning, design, and construction. Join us Monday, 10/7, for Build Better NYC: How Capital Process Reform Improves Public Infrastructure: https://bit.ly/4elFV1h The NYC Capital Process Reform Task Force includes industry experts and agency leaders working together to address every phase of the delivery process, from planning and procurement to construction and closeout. This program will explain NYC’s capital process reform initiatives, in dialogue with city officials, architects, and industry professionals committed to designing and building better public projects. Many of these changes are at the city level, but the most impactful require state legislation. An initial presentation from New York City’s Chief Delivery Officer Alison Landry, AIA will provide an overview of the Mayor’s Capital Process Reform initiatives. NYC Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Thomas Foley, P.E., will deliver a keynote on DDC’s Strategic Blueprint, a roadmap for capital delivery reform. AIANY Senior Government Affairs Manager Bria Donohue will facilitate a Q&A, followed by a panel conversation about the impact of these tools and the next phases of reform initiatives.

Get ready to be inspired! The Tri-State Fusion Conference is coming to Hershey, PA, November 17–20. Join us for networking, learning, and fun: https://bit.ly/4gIAlr6 Members can discover how to elevate their practice through inspiring keynotes, in-depth sessions, tours, and networking opportunities over four days, earning up to 22 AIA CES credits while exploring cutting-edge trends, from AI in design to revitalizing communities. Register now to secure early bird rates and hotel accommodations. #architecture #design #technology #tristatefusion #aianewyorkstate #aianewjersey #aiapennsylvania.

Join us 10/2 for The Future of Public Space and Art: Social Agency: https://bit.ly/4eqnXKT The third program in a four-part series on The Future of Public Space and Art, this series challenges us to discover better design strategies for the public realm that welcome all people. In this program on Social Agency, we’ll explore the following questions: - What role do public space and public art play in welcoming a diverse population and advancing social equity? - How can public art transform our well being as individuals? - What crucial alliances are necessary? The series expands on the theme Belonging and Beyond, established earlier this year by 2024 AIANY President Gregory Switzer, AIA, NOMA, NCARB. Belonging and Beyond centers on crucial aspects of human well-being that improve physical and social-emotional health and resilience for individuals and communities. Speakers: Karen Alexander, MPA; Director of Outreach and Education, International Arts + Mind Lab, Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, Pederson Brain Science Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Kendal Henry, Assistant Commissioner; Public Art at NYC, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Alex Zablocki, Executive Director; Public Housing Community Fund Series creator/moderator: Ann Marie Baranowski FAIA LEED AP, Founding Principal, AMBA

Final call to apply for the Stewardson Keefe LeBrun Travel Grant! This grant is awarded to further the personal and professional development of an architect in early or mid career through travel. Travel plans should be focused on a selected topic of interest to the individual rather than as part of a larger humanitarian or institutional endeavor. If appropriate, the winner may be asked to present at the Center for Architecture upon return. Apply by October 7: https://bit.ly/2QIxG3N

Organized by New York Passive House, Parsons School of Design - The New School, and Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design, and sponsored by NYSERDA, join us for: Regenerative Metropolis ’24 Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 9 am–7 pm Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York NY, 10011 Details: https://bit.ly/4ezjMfg AIA Credits: 7 LUs

Soon, Council Members will vote on City of Yes for Housing Opportunity; but not before they decide if they’ll change, or remove, any of its proposals. We're rallying on Thursday, September 26th to remind them that lifting parking mandates is an essential piece of the puzzle. Without lifting parking mandates, New York City cannot build the desperately needed new housing intended by City of Yes. Join us at City Hall on Thursday, September 26th at 11:30 am to make sure every Council Member sees that New Yorkers want a city that puts people over parking! RSVP: https://bit.ly/3BfOMTl

Hear from some of the most visionary minds in design and architecture! Join the Katonah Museum of Art on Sunday, September 29, for the 2024 Himmel Award and Conversation. This year, the event honors Diller Scofidio + Renfro, an internationally celebrated architectural design studio led by four partners—Elizabeth Diller, Ricardo Scofidio, Charles Renfro, and Ben Gilmartin. Their award-winning practice encompasses groundbreaking projects that include The Broad, the High Line, The Shed (NY), and reimagining such iconic landmarks as The Museum of Modern Art and the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts campus. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3BnFLaK

New Yorkers, we have some exciting walking tours coming up! Join us for a tour of the iconic Bryant Park, an exploration of Park Ave, or a walk through the historic landmarks and contemporary buildings in Noho. Register for the Bryant Park tour this Sunday, 9/22: https://bit.ly/3B7OXQt Check out our calendar for the rest of the walking tour dates this month!

Do you have what it takes to win one of the world’s most prestigious design awards? We know you do! Architects & designers, submit your design(s) to the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025: https://bit.ly/4gvqpkA? Have your projects reviewed by an esteemed global jury, gain critical feedback, and take a chance at global recognition! Register by the Regular Deadline on Sept. 27th to save on submission fees; Last Chance Deadline is November 4th. (Photo: WeiPing Lin, Lin Wei Ping Design, iF DESIGN AWARD GOLD 2024 Winner)