Urban Systems Lab Annual Report 2023

USL Annual Report 2023

This past year we’ve seen enormous challenges from war, economic hardships, climate change, and more. Our work in the USL has never been more important and it’s incredible amidst so much uncertainty and inequality that we still manage to co-create a space where diverse scholars can come together to advance resilience, sustainability and equity for cities. From new collaborations and projects (see below) to new and departing members of the Lab, we are embracing a continued need to grow further in our work, approaches, and collaborations.

I am immensely grateful to our students, faculty, and staff who make the Lab the vibrant, passionate, and capable place that is influencing the future of multiple cities, not least our home here in New York City. Thank you to everyone reading this for your support and collaboration and please keep in touch as we continue to host global networks, visiting scholars, local and national research efforts, and grow our core staff to improve decision-making and advocacy for more livable and just cities.

Timon McPhearson
Director, Urban Systems Lab
Professor of Urban Ecology, The New School