What’s the value? Creating social equity in New York’s urban neighborhoods

As society demands integrity and commitment from organizations in their approach to ESG, how can we holistically integrate a socially equitable approach into the design and development process where buildings, places and infrastructure support and enhance environmental, economic and social wellbeing?

Equitable architecture and placemaking begins with learning about the people we are designing for. In this report, we set out:

The guiding principles which can be adopted to bring positive impact to New York’s urban neighborhoods
The multifunctional value this approach can bring the various stakeholder groups
How we help placemakers build credibility and trust within communities to realize the shared interests of business goals and social value

Click here to read the report and find out more

Contact us

If you would like to work together on exploring ideas or opportunities which can support your ESG objectives, please contact Jesse Klimitz.

High Density Living - Design Insights from our Global Collective

In this report, we invite members from our global multidisciplinary collective to share their insights on a key design consideration for successful high-density living in their cities, and the value it can bring.

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Monocle The Urbanist Podcast: How can Meanwhile use help New York City?

Listen to Jesse Klimitz and Rosalind Tsang, AIA, LEED AP BD C describe the concept of ‘meanwhile use’ and how it could help The Big Apple.

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ReGeneration

How can Meanwhile Use interventions deliver real social impact and support ESG objectives? We demonstrate how in our real-time regeneration study of East New York, in anticipation of construction related to the planned Interborough Express (IBX). Regeneration campaign.

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