Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region.

Events

Event Archive

Our events focus on critical and systemic issues facing the tri-state region and feature experts in climate change, energy, housing, governance, and transportation as well as business leaders and elected officials.

2024

September 23 - 25
Climate Week 2024
Aug 5, 2024
Expanding Capacity and Improving Penn Station
Jun 25, 2024
Penalties and Goals: Best Practices and Pitfalls from FIFA World Cup Host Regions
Jun 6, 2024
Urban Highway Removal and NYC
Apr 16, 2024
Homes on Track: Building Thriving Communities Around Transit
Apr 4, 2024
Pro-Housing Communities in New York State
Mar 5, 2024
Streetlife
Feb 29, 2024
The Annual RPA New Jersey Reception

2023

Nov 30, 2023
Commuter Dividend
Oct 17, 2023
Property Tax Forum
Oct 5, 2023
Celebrate the Tri-State
Sep 20, 2023
Designing the irresistible, sustainable city – a collaborative approach
Sep 18, 2023
Leading a Community-Centered Path Forward for Offshore Wind
Sep 8, 2023
Ports of Tomorrow — Today
Aug 15, 2023
Age-Friendly Housing in NJ
Aug 7, 2023
Transportation Improvements for Age-Friendly Communities in NJ
Aug 1, 2023
Parks and Open Space Access for All Ages
June 11-13, 2023
Healthy Regions Planning Exchange
Jun 3, 2023
Paterson Preservation Fair
Mar 1, 2023
The First Annual RPA New Jersey Reception
Jan 31, 2023
Airports of Tomorrow — Today

2022

Nov 2, 2022
A Plan for Renewable Rikers
Oct 24, 2022
Superstorm Sandy: 10 Years Later
Oct 3, 2022
Age Friendly Accessory Dwelling Units
Sep 22, 2022
Local Resilience
Sep 21, 2022
Connecting Children to Nature and Sustainability and Resilience Initiatives
Sep 14, 2022
Transforming Central Business Districts
Aug 20, 2022
Honoring the Spirit of Rebellion
Aug 13, 2022
Celebrate the Meadowlands
Jul 20, 2022
History of Urban Economics in the NY Metro Region
Jun 25, 2022
Bethel, CT Transit-Oriented Communities Walk Audit
Jun 21, 2022
Infrastructure Equity in Action
May 19, 2022
Recalibrate Reality
May 12, 2022
Delayed Not Derailed
Mar 17, 2022
Recalibrate Reality with Nicholas Bloom
Mar 17, 2022
The Path to Clean, Electrified Buses in the Tri-State Region
Mar 9, 2022
Virtual Workshop for Newington TOC Walk Audit
Mar 8, 2022
Revealing Our Research on the Environmental Case for Zoning Reform
Mar 8, 2022
Gateway Program Town Hall
Mar 2, 2022
Virtual Workshop on Berlin TOC Walk Audit
Feb 22, 2022
Connecticut Rally for Pro-Homes Agenda
Feb 17, 2022
Recalibrate Reality with Sandeep Mathrani
Feb 16, 2022
Newington Walk Audit
Feb 10, 2022
Rebuilding New York with Governor Hochul

2021

Dec 16, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Stanley McChrystal
Dec 9, 2021
What the Infrastructure Bill Means for NYC
Dec 2, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Jon Gray
Dec 2, 2021
Health Equity in Action
Nov 18, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Gary LaBarbera
Nov 17, 2021
NYC Council Speaker Candidates Forum
Nov 4, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Antonio Delgado
Oct 21, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Mary Ann Tighe
Oct 13, 2021
New York’s Newest Green Energy Projects
Oct 7, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin
Sep 28, 2021
The Master Planning Process
Sep 27, 2021
Be My Neighbor
Sep 23, 2021
The Promise of Decarbonization
Aug 5, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Richard Florida
Jul 22, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with David Arena
Jul 22, 2021
State of Play: The Infrastructure Bill
Jul 15, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Margaret Anadu
Jul 1, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with James Phillips
Jun 24, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with David Rockwell
Jun 23, 2021
Impacts & Opportunities of E-Commerce in the NY Region
Jun 17, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Kamilah Forbes
Jun 10, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Jose Ortiz, Jr.
Jun 2, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Jane Rosenthal
May 27, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Terence Monahan
May 25, 2021
Continuing the Conversation: Open Streets
May 20, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Marcus Samuelsson
May 18, 2021
It’s A Helluva Town
May 13, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Reshma Saujani
May 6, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Rick Cotton
Apr 29, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Christine Quinn
Apr 23, 2021
A Deep Dive in the NY Metro Areas Survey
Apr 22, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Senator Todd Kaminsky
Apr 15, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Apr 8, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Michael Dowling
Apr 1, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Martin Luther King III & Arndrea Waters King
Mar 25, 2021
Mayoral Forum on the Future of Transportation
Mar 25, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Mar 18, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with MTA Chairman Pat Foye
Mar 11, 2021
Democratizing Data for Community Planning
Mar 10, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with 9/11 Museum & Memorial CEO Alice Greenwald
Mar 2, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Congressman Ritchie Torres
Feb 25, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Feb 18, 2021
Recalibrate Reality with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Feb 10, 2021
Equitable Policy for NYC Neighborhoods
Jan 29, 2021
Exploring President Biden’s Urban Agenda
Jan 25, 2021
Transit Coffee Hour with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer

2020

Dec 9, 2020
Richard Rothstein Keynote Address
Dec 3, 2020
Two Homes, One Roof
Nov 18, 2020
Staying Open for Business
Oct 29, 2020
A Green Way Forward
Sep 25, 2020
A Just Transition
Sep 17, 2020
The Way Forward
Aug 24, 2020
The Future of Housing in NYC
Aug 20, 2020
DIY City: The Collective Power of Small Actions
Aug 18, 2020
Keeping it Moving
Aug 13, 2020
New Routes, New Voices
Aug 5, 2020
Protecting Tri-State Transportation
Jul 21, 2020
The Road to Recovery
Jun 18, 2020
Riders Talk Transit Crisis with Senator Charles Schumer

2019

Dec 12, 2019
East Side Access Tour
Dec 10, 2019
How Cities and States Are Paying to Reduce Flood Risk
Dec 4, 2019
400 Years of Inequality Observance
Oct 28, 2019
Outer Borough Transit
Oct 24, 2019
Report Release - Time to Act: Restoring the Promise of NYC’s Public Housing
Oct 10, 2019
Celebrate the Tri-State 2019
Sep 24, 2019
New York 2050: Meeting Our Energy Goals
Sep 19, 2019
Report Release - Congestion Pricing in NYC: Getting it right
Apr 5, 2019
The Future of Rikers & the Inner Sound
Mar 4, 2019
Address on Infrastructure & the Gateway Tunnel by US Senator Chuck Schumer

2018

Sep 27, 2018
Celebrate the Tri-State 2018
Jul 26, 2018
The Fourth Regional Plan Design Exhibition at Center for Architecture
May 24, 2018
A New Vision for New York City Transit

2017

Nov 30, 2017
Release of the Fourth Regional Plan