Vishaan Chakrabarti with Evan Weiss
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m., hosted in Princeton
Vishaan Chakrabarti is an architect, public thought leader, and the founder of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU), a Manhattan-based design studio dedicated to building ecological, equitable, and joyous communities. “The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy” will be presented in conversation with Evan Weiss, president and CEO of the Newark Alliance.
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About the Book
“The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy” is a visionary manifesto arguing that thoughtful architectural and urban design can address today’s most pressing challenges by fostering equitable, sustainable, and joyous communities. Chakrabarti demonstrates “connective design” and champions cities as humanity’s greatest opportunity for collective flourishing, urging designers to collaborate with cultural, civic, and business leaders. Chakrabarti will be in conversation with Evan Weiss, president and CEO of the Newark Alliance, Newark, New Jersey’s premier private sector-led economic, community, and workforce development organization. Weiss helped craft the legislation to reform the Urban Enterprise Zone program and the $14+ billion suite of Economic Development Authority tax credit programs, as well as leading Governor Murphy’s Office financial review of the Gateway Project, the largest infrastructure project in the United States.
About the Author
Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA, FRAIC is founder and creative director of PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism) where he shapes a global portfolio of cultural, institutional, and public projects. With over 30 years of experience, he previously held leadership roles in architectural design and academia, and served as Director of NYC Planning under Mayor Bloomberg, and President of the Moynihan Station project. He played key roles in transformative urban projects such as saving the High Line, extending the #7 subway line, rebuilding the East River waterfront, expanding Columbia University’s campus, and restoring the street grid at the World Trade Center site. He holds degrees in architecture, urban planning, art history, and engineering, and was recognized in 2025 as the Edmund N. Bacon Honoree for visionary contributions to urban design and education.
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