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Interview with Edith Hsu-Chen
Behind New York City’s POPS stars
How did New York City create nearly 600 privately owned public spaces (POPS)? Edith Hsu-Chen, Executive Director of NYC's Department of Planning, credits strong public-private partnerships and innovative, evolving regulations tailored to foster unique and vibrant spaces.
Interview with Edith Hsu-Chen
Behind New York City’s POPS stars
How did New York City create nearly 600 privately owned public spaces (POPS)? Edith Hsu-Chen, Executive Director of NYC's Department of Planning, credits strong public-private partnerships and innovative, evolving regulations tailored to foster unique and vibrant spaces.
Interview with Edith Hsu-Chen
Behind New York City’s POPS stars
How did New York City create nearly 600 privately owned public spaces (POPS)? Edith Hsu-Chen, Executive Director of NYC's Department of Planning, credits strong public-private partnerships and innovative, evolving regulations tailored to foster unique and vibrant spaces.
Interview with Eduardo Clark
6 lessons from Mexico City
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