Shaping New York City Through the New York Building Congress

New York is about more than highways and traffic. The city is filled with resilience, community, sustainability, and more elements that support a healthy built environment. How will architecture impact the future of New York’s communities?

Welcome to the third season of Architecture 5 10 20! I’m your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years.

Today we are joined by Carlo Scissura, the President & CEO of the New York Building Congress, which is a membership organization committed to the growth and success of the building and construction industry in New York City. Under Carlo’s leadership, the Congress has been a strong partner and advocate for the industry, its members, and the city’s development.

Listen as we discuss Carlo’s time as President and what he expects to see in the Future from New York City and the New York Building Congress. Carlo talks about spreading the strength of the industry from a collaborative approach. He shares thoughtful experiences related to the communication that takes place between organizations, communities, and elected officials.

Carlo’s work of leading an influential member organization and advocating for New York’s building and construction industry demonstrates the importance of diverse perspectives and strong relationships. His vision for the future of New York’s built environment is inspiring, and under the leadership of the New York Building Congress, New York City will continue to develop as a global leading city.

Time stamps:

[01:08] - Carlo Scissura talks about his early career shifts and his career relations in Brooklyn.
[04:42] - A truly unique organization of expert views in the industry.
[06:06] - What would Carlo list as the major contributors to the success of the Congress?
[09:07] - “Let our members build.”
[10:56] - What are the three aspects of transportation projects at the MTA?
[13:14] - Carlo talks about how the team works with politicians, such as the Mayor.
[15:38] - Having a global view of architecture to better serve local neighborhoods.
[17:05] - What are Carlo’s observations of opportunities in New York City? PART 1
[20:07] - What are Carlo’s observations of opportunities in New York City? PART 2
[22:13] - Thank you Carlo for reminding us about the importance of diverse perspectives and strong relationships in the building and construction industry.

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