Designing the City After Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy has left us all wondering: what is the role of design in protecting our city against climate change?

This fundraiser will feature thoughtful discussion between leaders in disaster resilience design. The Center for Architecture will donate the evening’s proceeds to disaster relief efforts through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.

Speakers:

Cynthia Barton, Disaster Housing Plan Manager, NYC Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Stephen Cassell, AIA, LEED AP - Principal, Co-Founder, Architecture Research Office (ARO)

Klaus Jacob, Geophysicist, Urban Environmental Disaster Expert, Columbia University (SIPA, EI/LDEO)

Rob Rogers, FAIA - Principal, Rogers Marvel Architects

Howard Slatkin, Director of Sustainability, NYC Department of City Planning

Donna Walcavage, FASLA, LEED AP Principal/Vice President AECOM

Moderator: Michael Kimmelman, Chief Architecture Critic, The New York Times