Sixty years after the NYC Landmarks Law was passed, we’re taking a closer look at how landmark status is decided – and why it matters.

Meenakshi Srinivasan, former Chair and Commissioner of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, joins us to explain how buildings earn protection, who makes the call, and how preservation fits into a city that’s always changing. From iconic facades to hidden gems, we explore what it really means to preserve New York’s past for its future.

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Midtown South is one of New York City’s most transit-rich and centrally located neighborhoods, yet few people call it home. That’s because outdated zoning laws – some dating back more than half a century – have long prohibited new housing in the area.

In this episode we talk with Edith Hsu-Chen, Executive Director of the New York City Department of City Planning, to discuss the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan (MSMX) – a proposal to transform 42 blocks of Midtown South into a vibrant, 24/7 neighborhood where people can live, work, and thrive.

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New York City has an ambitious goal: reaching carbon zero by 2050. But with nearly 70% of the city’s emissions coming from buildings, meeting that goal requires transformative action—and fast.

That’s where Local Law 97 comes in. Passed in 2019, LL97 imposes strict energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission limits on most buildings over 25,000 square feet. Supporters see it as a critical step toward the city’s climate goals, but the law has sparked questions about feasibility, fairness, and enforcement, as well as pushback from property owners.

In this episode we’re joined by JP Flaherty, who leads sustainability strategy at Tishman Speyer. JP will help us unpack what Local Law 97 means for the future of New York City and whether it can deliver on the promise of a carbon-zero future.

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