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Apr 28, 2017, 15:10 ET 200+ Free NYC Walking Tours for Jane's Walk Weekend

On May 5-7, thousands of New Yorkers will explore their city in honor of urban activist Jane Jacobs. Jane's Walk NYC, hosted by the Municipal Art...

Apr 27, 2016, 08:00 ET Jane's Walk Weekend is Back--and Bigger than Ever

On May 6-8, thousands of New Yorkers will walk the city's streets for the 100th birthday of urban activist Jane Jacobs. Jane's Walk NYC, hosted by...

Feb 11, 2016, 02:38 ET The Municipal Art Society to Honor Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel with the 2016 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal

Gina Pollara, president of The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS), announced today that the 2016 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal will be...

Dec 21, 2015, 08:00 ET The Next Frontier in Supertall Development: Maps, Ads, and Renderings

The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) released its latest package of work on the future of as-of-right supertall development in New York City:...

Nov 19, 2015, 03:29 ET Brookfield Receives 2015 MAS Livable City Award

In recognition of the significant contributions Brookfield has provided to the livability and vibrancy of New York City for the past 25 years, the...

Nov 09, 2015, 07:00 ET Global Cities at the Crossroads: Commerce, Art & the Captivating Power of Place

On November 19, the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) and Columbia University's Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate will host a...

Oct 02, 2015, 06:00 ET Urban Resilience in the Age of Northeast Hurricanes

In the lead up to this month's three year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy's landfall in New York City, 150 experts from the fields of advocacy,...

Jun 12, 2015, 08:00 ET Re-Imagining the Civic Commons

At a global convening at Manhattan's Civic Hall, the Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) released Re-Imagining the Civic Commons...

Apr 28, 2015, 12:10 ET Jane's Walk Weekend is Back--and Bigger than Ever

On May 1-3, thousands of New Yorkers will walk the city's streets in honor of urban activist Jane Jacobs. Jane's Walk NYC, hosted by the Municipal...

Mar 27, 2015, 12:53 ET Honorees Announced: 2015 MASterworks Awards

The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) announced the winners of the 2015 MASterworks Awards, a competition hosted annually by MAS to recognize...

Mar 12, 2015, 07:45 ET Numbers Behind 421-a & Affordable Housing Revealed

The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) released a first-ever interactive tool [MAS.org/421a] mapping the impact of one of New York City's most...

Aug 22, 2013, 08:30 ET Municipal Art Society Spurs Smart Design Solutions for Post-Superstorm Sandy Through Recently Launched Rebuild by Design Competition

The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) announced it is a lead partner on the federal Rebuild by Design competition...

Mar 06, 2013, 11:10 ET Municipal Art Society of New York To Honor Dr. Judith Rodin, President, And David Rockefeller, Jr., Board Chair, The Rockefeller Foundation, At Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal Gala

Vin Cipolla, president of The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS), today announced that the 2013 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal Gala will honor ...

Apr 27, 2011, 10:00 ET Municipal Art Society of New York Honors Diane von Furstenberg at Annual Gala

The Municipal Art Society of New York will present the 2011 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal to Diane von Furstenberg at its annual fundraising gala...