Value proposition

We connect and inspire New Yorkers to design, build and care for a better city.

Urban Design Forum connects and inspires New Yorkers to design, build and care for a better city.

We are a member-powered organization of 1,000+ civic leaders committed to a more just future for our city. We believe the built environment—our neighborhoods, buildings, public spaces and infrastructure—shapes our city’s health, culture and economy. We bring together New Yorkers of diverse backgrounds and experiences to learn, debate, and design a vibrant city for all.

We envision a city where every New Yorker can thrive in a healthy neighborhood, with a stable home, dignified workplace, safe commute, lively public spaces and dynamic arts and culture—and we believe everyone has a role to play in creating that city.

Urban Design, Urban Planning, Urban Policy, and Architecture