NYU World Built Environment Forum

June 15 2023

A decade for urban transformation

In the wake of the pandemic and the midst of a global economic downturn, how can new and emerging technology, business and investment practices be harnessed to help the built environment transform? How can we meet the growing demand for more liveable, affordable, accessible, and sustainable built assets and cities?

The pandemic cleared offices and city centres, constrained the global labour force, and constricted materials supply chains. As a result, rapidly changing work and lifestyle norms, alongside rising operating costs, have brought once tried and tested business and industry models into question. As climate change and sustainability rise to the top of the global agenda, the public and private sectors recognise the need to change, and to do so at pace.

Over the one day, participants built a picture of how changing work and lifestyle norms amid a global economic downturn are impacting industry practice and notions of business-as-usual.

To conclude, stakeholders from across construction, real estate and investment provided trusted solutions to support positive urban transformation.

During this in-person event, attendees networked with peers from across the region, get the latest industry thinking, trends and forecasts and find out about state-of-the-art solutions to industry-wide challenges.

The conference was followed by a drinks reception and the 2023 RICS Americas awards ceremony.

NYU World Built Environment Forum delegates said

“Very interesting and informative presentation / discussion topics which were all relevant to the attendees as well as good audience participation.”

“I thought the conference was excellent. The quality of speakers was the best of an event I have been to in North America and all the panel discussions promoted great engagement with the audience which i think is testament to the topics chosen and those who spoke.”

“The caliber of the speakers was excellent. The choice of topics were also excellent and very relevant. It was a very engaging conference from beginning to end.”

“Really enjoyed the panel format compared to straight up presentations.  It's much more interactive and casual.  And the time between sessions was great.  Lots of time to network which was really enjoyable.”