Thought Leadership in Urban Planning

  It was a pleasure crafting an article for Planning Magazine on behalf of Dan Marsh of NDC, Seth Pinsky of RXR Realty, and Luiz Aragon, Development Commissioner of New Rochelle. Titled “Skin in the Game,” the piece goes in-depth about an innovative, market-based planning process that is wildly successful for redeveloping downtown New Rochelle. This public-private-nonprofit collaboration is creating dense, transit-oriented development with significant community benefits baked into the process while protecting surrounding neighborhoods. This is exactly how cities will succeed economically, socially, environmentally. This planning process works. See the whole article (PDF): NEW ROCHELLE_1218-1  

WXY receives distinguished AIA merits

  Co-founder and principal-in-charge Claire Weisz recently received an AIA New York Medal of Honor, its highest award to a member for distinction in the profession. The jury cited Claire’s “distinguished work and high professional standing.” Additionally, co-founder and principal Mark Yoes was recently elevated to Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, the national group’s highest honor recognizing “exceptional work and lasting contributions to architecture and society.” For more than 25 years, Claire and her partners – including Mark, Adam Lubinsky, PhD, AICP, and Layng Pew, AIA – have evolved WXY into a truly integrated interdisciplinary firm by working across architecture, …

Where Resiliency Hits the Road

I have a new piece in the Fall 2017 issue of Oculus: Should resilience officers focus on preparing for climate change? When it comes to this existential challenge, there’s not even a consensus on this seemingly basic question. “Where Resiliency Hits the Road:  How those at the forefront of adapting to climate change and natural disasters are implementing effective projects at scale.” “No other approach to design encompasses the existential concepts of time and space like resilient design. The response to climate change is necessary at all scales – from the one-acre public plaza to the regional oastline to the multi-state …

WXY op-ed in Crain’s

New car-sharing program could put charge into NYC’s electric-vehicle use Residents of two Manhattan buildings have a fleet of BMWs to share—an amenity other properties should consider By Adam Lubinsky and Paul Lipson December 22, 2016 Electric vehicles would seem to be a natural fit for New York City. They are emission-free, virtually silent and never need to visit gas stations, which have virtually disappeared from Manhattan. EVs are also ideal for short trips. But they have not taken off here because they cost more than conventional vehicles, parking is difficult and there are few publicly accessible charging stations. The …