In this defining and historic election, New York City’s planning and design organizations have gathered to convene conversations with candidates vying to become our next mayor.
Eight partnering organizations, with a collective audience of over 200,000 New Yorkers, have recorded interviews with the leading mayoral candidates on critical issues facing our city.
We call on our next leaders to craft fearless proposals that center equitable design, planning, and development in order to shape a better New York City.
Meet the Candidates
Our organizations look forward to working with our new mayor, public advocate, comptroller, councilmembers, and borough presidents to build a more vibrant, verdant, and just city.
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New York City’s next mayor will need to show courage and creativity to confront our affordable housing crisis, rebuild our aging infrastructure, and protect us against climate risk.
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Shaping a Better NYC is led by eight organizations advocating for thriving neighborhoods, beautiful parks, lively commercial corridors and welcoming public buildings.
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New York City’s Primary Election will be held on June 22, 2021 to elect a new Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, five Borough Presidents, and numerous open City Council seats.
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