CBC convened key stakeholders to discuss how to improve the City's land use decision-making process and CBC's latest report based on their expertise and view of the best path forward.  Panel participants included City and State officials and individuals involved in development and neighborhood advocacy. Join us as we explore how to turn challenges into solutions, using CBC’s recommendations as a jumping-off point for a robust, practical discussion.

Welcome and introductory remarks:

• Andrew Rein - President, Citizens Budget Commission
• Carol Rosenthal - CBC Trustee; Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Opening remarks:

• Maria Torres-Springer - Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development

Panelists:

• Vicki Been - Faculty Director, NYU Furman Center
• Margaret Chin - Former Member, New York City Council, District 1
• Jacob Elghanayan – Senior Vice President, TF Cornerstone
• Dan Garodnick - Chair, City Planning Commission
• Michelle de la Uz - Executive Director, Fifth Avenue Committee
• RuthAnne Visnauskas - President/CEO, NYS Homes & Community Renewal
• Ben Max - moderator & Executive Editor, Gotham Gazette