This working groups looks at how the district could be redesigned to maximize its livability, beauty, safety and convenience. Issues to be addressed include the layout of streets and public spaces, options to achieve density without great building height, and strategies to maximize public safety.

Read the chapter on Urban Design from A Planning Framework to Rebuild Downtown New York, or download the full report here (2M)

Contact: Robert Lane, 212-253-2727 x326 lane@rpa.org

Highlights from the Regional Assembly's Urban Design Workshop, - April 26, 2002.

Urban Design Chapter of Draft Planning Framework - April 26, 2002

Minutes from Civic Alliance Meeting on Urban Design - January 14, 2002