Is 2021 going to be a year of transformative investments in infrastructure?
Many advocates, politicians, and business leaders are talking about the possibility of advancing a range of ambitious priorities – including the Gateway program, micro-mobility, telecommunications, and renewable energy – with historic assistance from Washington, D.C. Seizing this opportunity will take leadership from the federal and state governments and unprecedented participation from business and industry.
As we recover from COVID-19, we must take stock of the devastation it has wrought in communities and industries. How can a new generation of investments serve populations historically left behind? Can technological breakthroughs change how and what we build? What should we prioritize among competing interests and needs?
Prior to the panel, Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey will join us to share their visions of a promising future for the region.
This session is preceded by the presentation of the 2021 Zuccotti Award.
2021 John Zuccotti Award - Rick Cotton
RPA’s highest award for leadership in the region is named after John E. Zuccotti, a long-serving member of the RPA Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Presented each year at RPA’s annual Assembly, the award recognizes a leader who has made extraordinary contributions to the built environment of the tri-state metropolitan region.
Presented to
Rick Cotton
Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
