RECLAIMING / RETHINKING / REPURPOSING URBAN SPACE

08.04.2023

Governors Island - Nolan Park - House 14

In partnership with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, Graduate Architecture and Urban Design, and the Center for Climate Adaptation, the Architectural Association Visiting School New York Programme will host a symposium on urban regeneration and development on Governors Island in New York City.  In laying out a framework of the issues related to the island, we will explore its unique history and examine the recent surge of interest in the site with the winning team of the  NY Climate Exchange. We will consider the unique opportunities for growth and discuss the balance of interests needed for successful preservation and development of the island brought by this important project.

17:30 - 17:45 | Opening Remarks

David Erdman | Chairperson Graduate Architecture and Urban Design, Director Center for Climate Adaptation | Pratt Institute - School of Architecture

Andrew Richard Haas | Programme Head, AA Visiting School New York

17:45 - 18:30 | Presentations

Colin Koop | Partner, SOM

Molly Bourne | Principal, MNLA

Adam Friedberg | Partner, Buro Happold

18:30- 19:00 | Panel Discussion

Panel Moderator: Andrew Richard Haas | Programme Head, AA Visiting School New York

 19:00 | Reception

Event is free and open to the public.

View the current ferry schedule to and from the island by clicking here.  If leaving from the Battery Maritime Building on South 10th Street, depart on the 16:45 ferry, which arrives on the island at 17:00, allowing time for the short walk to House 14 in Nolan Park.