First Friday: New York City Economic Development Corporation

The League's monthly First Friday events are informal social gatherings that allow members to visit the offices of leading design practices and see work on the boards.

Ticket information and policies

Current Architectural League members receive a free ticket to this and other events throughout the year. To unlock your fully discounted member ticket or tickets, enter your Member Number in the ticket window when prompted for an access code.

In-person First Friday events are open only to current League members.

Event details

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that serves as the official economic development organization for New York City. NYCEDC describes their comprehensive approach through four main strategies: strengthening confidence in New York City as a great place to do business; growing innovation sectors, with a focus on equity; building neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and delivering sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC works, in the organization’s own words, “to deliver the infrastructure and buildings New York City needs not just today, but also for the challenges ahead—to make our city more efficient for people and businesses, to make the places where we live and work more resilient to climate change, and to ensure New Yorkers can access and enjoy essential parts of their communities.” Their portfolio of major projects across New York City includes green infrastructure to help mitigate the effects of flooding, and developing resilient buildings for critical services and open space for a less car-centric city.

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Banner image:

New York City Economic Development Corporation | Brooklyn Army Terminal, Brooklyn, NY
Photographer: Julienne Schaer, courtesy NYCEDC

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