Silman Resiliency Forum: Setting the Stage – The NYC Waterfront

By examining the current status of resiliency work and study related to the NYC waterfront, this session will set the stage for the continued conversation of the Resiliency Forum. Speakers will provide a review of the present state of resiliency work within the industry and academia in order to illustrate the NYC built environment’s current level of preparedness for growing environmental stressors. Using a framework of current trends in executed work and studies, we will take stock of New York City’s preparedness or lack thereof. This is intended as act to springboard for future seminar conversations as we discuss how to push beyond current limitations in project design and execution.

Speakers:
Paul Lewis, FAIA; Principal, LTL Architects; Professor and Associate Dean, Princeton University School of Architecture
Sanjukta Sen, Senior Associate, James Corner Field Operations
Joy Sinderbrand, Vice President, NYCHA Recovery and Resilience Department