A View on Cities: New York - The Resurgence of East Midtown

For over a century, East Midtown has been the beating heart of New York City's business world. Now, it's evolving again. In this first episode of “A View on Cities,” KPF Principal Andrew Cleary, AIA, examines the forces that are transforming this central business district into a central social district, including new towers, transit connections, and reimagined public spaces. 00:00 The Original Terminal City 02:20 1961 NYC Zoning Text Change 03:10 Midtown East Rezoning and One Vanderbilt 03:35 A Favorite Vanderbilt Story 05:00 Below Grade Transit Connection 05:35 Summit One Vanderbilt 06:15 A Comparison to a Bygone Era 07:25 343 Madison Avenue As part of #KPF50, “A View on Cities” offers an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities defining global cities today. Drawing on KPF's expertise in contextual and high-performance design, the series investigates how thoughtful urban architecture can drive the resurgence, reinvention, and resilience of the places we live and work. #KPF50 #AViewOnCities #EastMidtown #NYC #UrbanDesign #Architecture #CityPlanning #CBD #CSD