Watch this exclusive session with Regina Myer, President of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and a key figure behind the creation of Brooklyn Bridge Park, as she shares the story behind one of New York City’s most ambitious waterfront transformations.

Hear how a former industrial waterfront was transformed into a thriving public park, and explore the partnerships, planning decisions and strategies that helped deliver a new destination for communities, recreation and city life.

This conversation explores the lessons behind delivering large-scale urban change, the role of collaboration in creating successful places, and what London can learn from Brooklyn’s approach to waterfront regeneration. Essential viewing for NLA members seeking insight into how ambitious visions can become lasting, inclusive places.

00:00 - Welcome: Eliza Grosvenor, Head of Public Programme, NLA

01:27 - Introduction: Patricia Brown, Director, Central

03:50 - Presentation: Regina Myer, President, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

32:22 - Audience Q&A