On The Waterfront: Finding the Balance for Development and Communities

On The Waterfront: Finding the Balance for Development and Communities The Port Authority Speaker Series.

Space for new development is severely restricted in the New York metro region. While industrial uses of the waterfront continue to decline, there are still port jobs at stake and a thriving import/export industry. How can the city and region plan for the best use of the New York and New Jersey waterfronts, to benefit communities and the wider economy? And how will the current financial crisis affect urban development and regional growth?

Opening Remarks:  Christopher Ward, Executive Director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)

And a Conversation With: Carl Biers, Education Director, International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1588 Carter Craft, former Director of Programs, Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Venetia Lannon, Senior V.P., Maritime Division, NYC Economic Development Corporation Susan Bass Levin, Deputy Executive Director, PANYNJ Joshua Muss, President, Muss Development Company Elizabeth Yeampierre, Executive Director, UPROSE

Moderator: Greg David, Editorial Director, Crain’s New York Business

This program was generously supported by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Additional support provided by the Sirus Fund and the Milano Foundation.

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