The Future of New York City: Who Decides?

Join us for a virtual celebration of Associate Professor of Anthropology Naomi Schiller’s recent co-authored book. The event will explore what role people can play in shaping the future of their neighborhood and the broader city. Speakers will explore how community organizers attempt to navigate New York City’s complex official decision-making processes to fight for housing and to build healthy and sustainable communities. We’ll address how community organizers have responded to Mayor Eric Adams’ vision for a “City of Yes” and what possibilities Community Land Trusts offer for people to steward land on behalf of local communities. Panelists will build on the lessons advanced in their collectively produced handbook, Disruptive Engagement: An Organizer’s Guide to Building Community Power for Justice in Land Use and Housing in New York City. Pre-registration is required.

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