Alison N. Landry, AIA
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Alison N. Landry, AIA
@alisonnlandry.bsky.social
Leading capital project initiatives to build a better NYC. Former Chief Delivery Officer @NYCMayorsOffice & alum of @NYCDDC @NYCEDC All views are my own
As someone whose call to service is also rooted in frustration with layers of process and procedure that constrain our projects, throttling policy goals and eroding public trust, and a conviction that we can build better 1/2
February 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NYC capital process reform task force is pushing to expand alternative delivery for more projects and extend joint bidding for coordinated street construction. With better tools, we can #BuildBetterNYC www.crainsnewyork.com/politics-pol... @crainsnewyork.bsky.social
Adams pushes Albany to loosen more construction bidding rules, with industry support
The city wants to expand progressive design-build and construction-manager build to more agencies.
www.crainsnewyork.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Attention New York builders: as @nycddc.bsky.social kicks off the new year with expanded project delivery tools, we’re seeking feedback to inform their pilot CM-Build program for cultural and library renovations. Note the deadline of 01/16 for responses! More here: on.nyc.gov/4fOMeKu
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January 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🚨✂️📰 Proud to see @nypl.bsky.social expanded Melrose, South Bronx branch open! 1 of 5 historic Carnegie renovations delivered via CM-Build by @nycedc.bsky.social - amazing what’s possible using the right tools. PS love the branch mananger and visitor reflections about means to this community 💌
The Melrose Library has reopened after three years of renovations.

The South Bronx branch now has an additional floor, an elevator, and separate floors dedicated to children, teens, and adults.

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Newly Renovated Melrose Library Returns
The stately public library branch Andrew Carnegie paid to build in 1914 reopened this month after more than three years — with a new floor to go toward finally replacing stories lost to a fire…
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December 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
🚨🏗️ Public Project Therapy! Join us on Weds 12/11 at the AIA NY Center for Architecture to learn how we’re improving the delivery of public infra, joined by a dynamic panel with direct experience and perspectives on how to plan, design and build better. cc @nycddc.bsky.social bit.ly/3ZPy1IJ
Public Project Therapy: Unpacking Recent Capital Process Reforms - Calendar - AIA New York / Center for Architecture
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December 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Join us on Wednesday 12/11 am to learn about our progress implementing #BuildBetterNYC initiatives & action plan for 2025. In partnership with AIANY and @nycddc.bsky.social, the NYC Mayor’s Office is launching a series -- register for this event here: calendar.aiany.org/2024/12/11/bui… 🧵1/4
https://calendar.aiany.org/2024/12/11/bui…
December 3, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Reposted by Alison N. Landry, AIA
Govt’s ability to deliver critical projects (parks, libraries, streetscapes, water/sewer upgrades) rests on web of complex and wonky processes. Yesterday marked a big milestone to give city agencies tools needed to build faster and better. www.nyc.gov/office-of-th...
Mayor Adams Announces Significant Progress On Building Faster, Better, More Efficiently
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report showing significant progress in reforming how public infrastructure is constructed
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November 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM
New Yorkers feel the impact of inefficient public construction every day, from delayed library and playground projects to years-long street closures. It doesn’t have to be like this — a thread.
November 25, 2024 at 11:05 PM
So proud of @nycddc.bsky.social Jade Bailey, one of the 2024 Fund for NYC Sloan Award winners. From 2020 Covid centers to our pilot Design Build projects in construction, she is committed to improving how we deliver for New Yorkers - we laughed, we cried, and we GSD! youtu.be/vtCLFd0z-J8
2024 Sloan Public Service Awards | Jade Bailey
YouTube video by Fund for the City of New York
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November 25, 2024 at 11:14 AM
🚨🚧🗞️ Last night, @govkathyhochul.bsky.social signed #BuildBetterNYC bills! Thanks especially to sponsors SS Comrie AM Braunstein AM Rajkumar SS Sepulveda & our NYC Task Force for their commitment to improving our city’s capital project delivery. More to come next week 👀 cc @nycddc.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by Alison N. Landry, AIA
Best line at congestion pricing presser yesterday was Dep Mayor Joshi, who:

“compared the tolls to ending smoking in bars — a proposal from former Mayor Mike Bloomberg that was initially met with derision.

‘We once questioned this big culture change, and now we celebrate it.’”

- Politico
November 15, 2024 at 2:14 PM