The Municipal Art Society of New York

• Summit for New York City |
• Jane Jacobs Forum |
• Tribute In Light |
• Preservation & Climate Change Conference

In an effort to advance the core mission of the Municipal Art Society of New York and communicate key initiatives to broad audiences and constituencies, MAS develops a series of diverse and unique public programs each year.

Advocacy and issues programming, which culminates in the Summit for New York City each fall, convenes stakeholders and thought leaders and stimulates dialogue centered on livability and the built environment.   Delving into all five boroughs of New York City, MAS’ community engagement programming works to provide tools for civic organizers and assist them in advocating for the unique needs of their neighborhoods.   Through its recognition and awards programming, MAS also celebrates and brings public attention to those who, by example and through their work, have made a deep and profound impact on New York as a livable and beautiful city.

MAS also seeks to educate and inform its public in a variety of ways, including its much-heralded architectural walking tour program which brings New York enthusiasts into the deepest reaches of our city; and through its public reference library dedicated to urban culture and the built environment.  Finally, MAS’ role in place-making in New York is significant as the producer of various initiatives, the most recognizable being Tribute in Light, which honors those who lost their lives on 9/11.