named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Studio
Action research project promoting a 'people as partners' model for inclusive urbanization and community-driven design
Green Cities Events
Monthly public forums and events focused on sustainable urban development and resilient design practices
Youth Engagement Initiative
Programs expanding opportunities for youth to participate in global urbanization discussions and UN forums
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 2 activities
- Co-organizing UN conference side events and resilience toursCo-organized multiple side events at the UN 2023 Water Conference, including on water security, socio-ecological justice, and women’s roles in water, and led a Resilience Walking Tour of Hunters Point South.
- Organizing flagship conferences on adequate housing and sustainable urbanizationHosts annual flagship conferences focused on sustainable urbanization and adequate housing, including the 2025 Flagship Conference on Adequate Housing: Design For 7 Generations held at the ECOSOC Chamber of UN Headquarters with approximately 200 attendees.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awarding undergraduate scholarships in sustainable urbanization fieldsAdministers and awards the Global Undergraduate Scholarship Program, providing up to two annual scholarships of up to $500 each to students in architecture, urbanization, engineering, and landscape architecture, including funding for students to attend international events like the UIA23 World Congress.
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conducting and disseminating research on sustainable urbanizationProduces and publishes research including edited volumes, conference proceedings, and policy reports on topics such as resilient governance, climate change, refugee integration, and post-pandemic cities, including the Habitat Professionals Forum Roadmap for Recovery and multiple conference proceedings hosted at UN Headquarters.
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Architecture and Design Public Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosting public and online events on urban sustainability topicsOrganizes and hosts public and online events addressing urban challenges, such as the Green Cities event on The NSW Housing Pattern Book and a discussion on reimagining urban waterfronts, with priority access for members.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Producing and distributing a quarterly newsletter on urban sustainabilityProduces and distributes a quarterly newsletter covering urban sustainability topics and upcoming events, with Issues 1 through 9 released between January 2020 and December 2022.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
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expenses
Total expenses$61K
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Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
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Net assets$71K
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +181.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 18
- Anna Rubbo — Board Member
- Antonietta Castro Casio — Board Member
- Axumite Gebre-Egziabher — Board Member
- Danei Cesario — Board Member
- EMMANUELLE SLOSSBERG — Board Member
- Festival Godwin Boateng — Board Member
- Gernot Riether — Board Member
- Gizem Karagoz — Board Member
- Jhaelen Hernandez Eli — Board Member
- LANCE JAY BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZ NEBIOLO — BOARD MEMBER
- LUDIVINE CORNILLE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARIANA RODRIGUEZ ORTEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- NAOMI PAREKH — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK BELL — BOARD MEMBER
- SULAN KOLATAN — BOARD MEMBER
- THEODORE LIEBMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- YASEMIN KOLOGLU — Board Member
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- AIA New York Partner — Board members hold leadership roles in AIA New York, indicating institutional collaboration on architecture and urban design initiatives.
- AIA New York Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- AIA New York Partner — Coordinated with AIA New York for the 2025 Flagship Conference, featuring representation from its Executive Director and alignment on advocacy for affordable and sustainable housing.
- AIANY's Planning and Urban Design Committee Partner — Collaborated with CSU on the "Water and Socio-Ecological Justice" event at the UN 2023 Water Conference.
- Columbia University Partner — Board members are affiliated with Columbia University programs, suggesting academic collaboration on urban design and policy.
- Columbia University Center for Buildings, Infrastructure and Public Space (CBIPS) Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (GSAPP) Partner — Collaborated with Columbia GSAPP through participation in the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference, including remarks by its Dean Andrés Jaque.
- Columbia's Center for Buildings, Infrastructure and Public Space Partner — Jointly organized several UN 2023 Water Conference side events with CSU, including those on water heritage, socio-ecological justice, and women’s roles in water governance.
- Compleyes.ai Partner — Represented by Raina Maiga, Climate Advocate & CEO, awardee at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- Creative Exchange Lab Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- Curtis + Ginsberg Architects Partner — Partnered with Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, including participation by managing partner R. Darby Curtis in the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference.
- Global Urban Development Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- Google Partner — Awardee for St. John’s Terminal project at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- Grimshaw Partner — Collaborated with Grimshaw, featuring remarks by Chair Andrew Whalley at the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference.
- Habitat Professionals Forum for Sustainable Cities Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- Hines Partner — Joint awardee for 555 Greenwich project at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- Hudson Square Properties Partner — Awardee for 555 Greenwich project at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- International Network of Liberal Women Partner — Co-organized the "Women, Water, Culture and Education" side event at the UN 2023 Water Conference with CSU.
- MAG Partners Partner — Honoree at CSU Annual Gala 2025, recognized for contributions to real estate development and sustainable urbanization.
- NGO Committee on Sustainable Development-NY Partner — Co-sponsored the CSU Green Cities event on the NSW Housing Pattern Book.
- NSW Housing Partner — Collaborates on events related to green cities and housing pattern books.
- Norges Bank Partner — Joint awardee for 555 Greenwich project at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Partner — Co-organized the "A City-Basin Approach to Water Security in Africa" event at the UN 2023 Water Conference with CSU.
- Perkins Eastman Partner — Partnered with Perkins Eastman, featuring contributions from firm principals Stephen Forneris and Theodore Liebman at the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Board member teaches at Pratt Institute, indicating academic engagement in urban design education.
- Skidmore Owings and Merrill Partner — President of CSU is a Principal at SOM, linking the organization to firm's climate action and sustainable design initiatives.
- Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) Partner — Engaged with SCI-Arc through participation by its Director/CEO Winka Dubbeldam in the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference.
- Stantec Partner — Collaborated with Stantec, featuring remarks by David Dixon, Vice President and Urban Places Fellow, at the 2025 CSU Flagship Conference.
- Trinity Church Partner — Joint awardee for 555 Greenwich project at CSU Annual Gala 2025.
- UN-HABITAT Partner — Collaborates with UN-Habitat on urbanization initiatives, including representation at Habitat conferences and joint projects.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sectoral and Interdisciplinary Collaborationmethodology: cross-sectoral collaborationBy convening professionals across disciplines and sectors, we generate replicable and innovative solutions for sustainable urbanization, because diverse expertise integrated through networks and conferences produces more holistic and adaptable urban strategies than siloed approaches.
- Democratization of Design Through Pattern-Based Toolsmethodology: design_democratization_through_pattern_booksBy distributing architectural pattern books that build on historical traditions, we make high-quality, replicable design accessible to broader communities, because standardized yet adaptable design tools reduce barriers to equitable and scalable housing solutions.
- Inclusive and Enlightened Planning for Equitymethodology: inclusive_urban_planningBy advocating for responsible, inclusive, and enlightened planning and design, we advance equitable urbanization, because intentionally integrating social equity into the design process ensures sustainability benefits all populations, particularly marginalized communities.
- Intergenerational Design Frameworkmethodology: design-for-7-generationsBy designing urban housing and planning solutions with a time horizon spanning seven generations, we produce more sustainable and resilient outcomes, because long-term thinking reduces short-lived interventions and embeds enduring equity and adaptability into the built environment.
- Resilient Urban Design as Foundational Practicemethodology: resilient_designBy integrating resilient design principles into urban planning, we enhance the adaptability and sustainability of cities, because systems designed to withstand environmental, economic, and social disruptions produce more durable and equitable urban outcomes.