Join DDC’s Chief Architect Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo and Public Artist in Residence Mary Miss in conversation with architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang to explore how together we can build public structures that are welcoming to all, and public spaces that link people to their communities and to each other.

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has been the capital construction agency for New York City since 1996. Design and Construction Excellence 2.0 is our program that partners with renowned design and construction professionals to deliver innovative public buildings and infrastructure. Through Design and Construction Excellence 2.0, the Office of the Chief Architect supports the mayoral lenses of growth, equity, sustainability, resiliency and healthy living throughout DDC’s work.