Forum: Governors Island Redesign Competition

The proposals for the Governors Island open space redesign are in! The five finalists in the competition to design the Island’s open spaces will present their work at a public forum.

Meet the jury that will advise GIPEC on the selection of a design team for the Island’s open spaces.

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