Moderator
Moderator
Ms. Kate Wittels
Partner HR&A Advisors, Inc.
Kate Wittels is Partner at HR&A Advisors, an industry-leading economic development, real estate advisory, and public policy consulting firm. Based in New York, Kate works at the intersection of tech and city building helping clients build places, train people, and deliver infrastructure to make today's cities ready for tomorrow's opportunities. She provides real estate advisory, conducts impact assessments and develops programs and policies to support governments, developers and businesses on growing tech and innovation ecosystems in cities around the world. Working at the company, district, and city scales, Kate helps her clients leverage technology for economic development and to encourage more equitable urban environments. Prior to joining HR&A, Kate served as a Director of Corporate Real Estate for Sony where she managed real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and lease activity for a 20 million square foot portfolio. Kate earned a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Kate is on the board of the Regional Plan Association, the Center for an Urban Future and the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation.
Speaking at
Wed Apr 10
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
New York Hilton Midtown - Level 2, Murray Hill Suite
Arts and Culture in New York City: A Catalyst for Social Change and Economic Development
As the home to more than 1,500 museums, galleries, theaters, dance companies, zoos, botanical gardens, and more, New York City is clearly at the epicenter of arts and culture. Beyond these cultural organizations, arts and culture can easily be viewed in the public realm through the city's storefronts, sidewalks, and street plazas. Attracting talent and visitors alike, the vibrant cultural landscape in New York has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar sector fueling the city''s economic engine. Public investment in the arts in New York is unmatched when compared to other city and state arts councils, with only the federal government spending more. The underlying belief is that such investments in arts and culture positively impact the economy, social well-being, and community engagement. Despite its rich cultural landscape, New York City still faces challenges when addressing historic barriers such as class, race, and income inequality. Join industry professionals, civic leaders, and other major stakeholders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities when creating a cultural eco-system that is more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable for all New Yorkers.
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