Join us for a discussion to mark the occasion of Setha Low's new publication, Why Public Space Matters (Oxford University Press, 2022), in conversation with Ya-Ting Liu, Matthew Clarke, and Quilian Riano.

This program presents powerful, recent findings about the importance of public space in the creation of a more just city. The discussion will focus on the contributions of public space to democratic practices, health and well-being, sustainability, work in the informal economy, and social justice. The panelists will explore—from the perspectives of a researcher, city leader, non-profit organization, and educator—what these lessons mean for a dramatically changing New York City. With participation from the audience, the conversation will explore why public space matters to New York City.  

Speakers:
Ya-Ting Liu, Chief Public Realm Officer, City of New York
Setha M. Low, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Psychology, Geography, and Anthropology, and Director, Public Space Research Group, Graduate Center, CUNY
Matthew Clarke, Executive Director, Design Trust for Public Space
Quilian Riano, Dean, Pratt Institute School of Architecture

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