Governors Island is the focus of an important New School partnership with The City University of New York (CUNY) and 30+ other groups to propose plans for a new climate solutions hub called NYC3 (New York Coastal Climate Center). The collaboration represents an important new milestone in The New School’s long history of initiatives aimed at making cities more sustainable, equitable, and livable.
“Climate change is among the most urgent problems of our time. Solutions will require not only science but also design and social science to inform how we lead substantive transformation.”
The NYC3 team is submitting its innovative design in response to a call from the Trust for Governors Island and to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ ambitious economic recovery plans. One of four finalists invited to submit a proposal, NYC3 presented its plan in late September, and the Trust expects to announce a winner in the summer of 2023. Planning is underway to further involve students, faculty, alumni, and the public in bringing the NYC3 proposal to life. Check back to find updates on NYC3’s work and learn how you can join us in making NYC a model for sustainable and social justice–focused urban resilience everywhere.
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Joel Towers
Co-director, Tishman Environment and Design Center; University Professor of Architecture and Sustainable Design
Bhawani Venkataraman
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Stephanie Browner
University Professor of Literature
Jane McNamara
Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives and Civic Partnerships, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
Lucille Tenazas
Henry Wolf Professor of Graphic Design, Parsons School of Design
Project Designer
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Jonah Nigh
Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement
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Merrie Snead
Senior Manager Communications and Community Relations
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