NEW YORK—On Thursday, March 31, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host “The Future of New York City: Charting an Equitable Recovery for All,” a day-long hybrid event featuring some of the city’s—and the nation’s—key leaders and thinkers on topics including the future of remote work, the prospects of big cities in a post-pandemic economy, and the role of transportation infrastructure in New York City’s future.
The global pandemic was a historic blow to both New York City’s people and its economy. This event will focus on charting a path to an inclusive recovery, featuring presentations and discussions on why New York City has thrived through pandemics, depressions, wars, and recessions; the future of big cities as a place to work and live; how to foster a recovery that addresses rising urban inequality; and big ideas from community innovators.
Event speakers include:
- New York Fed President and CEO John Williams
- National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial
- Harvard University Professor of Economics Edward Glaeser
- Stanford University Professor of Economics Nicholas Bloom
- NYU Professor of Urban Policy and Planning Ingrid Gould Ellen
- U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Christopher Coes
- Founder & CEO of BlocPower Donnel Baird