George S. Kaufman Forum
Shaping the City: NYC Planning Commissioners Across the Decades
Join us for a rare conversation bringing together New York's Planning Commissioners from the last four mayoral administrations for a candid discussion about the decisions that continue to define the city today.
RSVPWhen
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
6pm - 8pm
Where
The Paley Center for Media
25 W 52nd Street, NYC
Speakers
Dan Garodnick
NYC Planning Commissioner
2022-2026
Anita Laremont
NYC Planning Commissioner
2021-2022
Marisa Lago
NYC Planning Commissioner
2017-2021
Carl Weisbrod
NYC Planning Commissioner
2014-2017
Amanda Burden
NYC Planning Commissioner
2002-2013
Joe Rose
NYC Planning Commissioner
1994-2002
Moderated by
Michael Kimmelman
The New York Times,
Architecture Critic
About the George S. Kaufman Forum
The George S. Kaufman Forum is Citizens Union Foundation’s flagship speaker series on public policy and civic life in New York City. Named in honor of George S. Kaufman, a longtime Citizens Union Foundation board member, real estate developer, and dedicated civic leader, the Forum is made possible through the generous support of the George S. Kaufman Charitable Foundation.