Discussion Panel Summary

September Panel Discussion

The September AIA Brooklyn General Meeting was held virtually on September 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm. The focus of the panel discussion was Justice Reform and Architecture and the effort to shut down Rikers Island. David Cunningham introduces the panelists.

Nadine Maleh Executive Director, Capital Projects | Mayor’s office of Criminal Justice

For the past fifteen years, Nadine has been an active member in the social interest design community. Her expertise includes supportive housing, sustainable design, the development of building programs based on special needs populations, and the integration of health concerns into building design and community led design. Prior to joining the Mayor’s office, Nadine was the Executive Director of the Institute for Public Architecture (IPA). The IPA addresses urgent issues of design and policy by mobilizing its network of activists, professionals, government officials and community stakeholders. She continues to be involved with the organization as an Executive Board member. Previous and concurrently to her work with the IPA, Nadine was the Director of Inspiring Places at Community Solutions, non profit supportive housing development organization. As a founding member of the Community Solutions team, Nadine spearheaded the organization’s efforts in real estate and community activation. Nadine has developed over 1,500 units of affordable and supportive housing in New York City and in communities across the U.S. She was named a Curbed Groundbreaker in 2017/2018. Want to learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice? Visit criminaljustice.cityofnewyork.us for more information.

Howard Kolins Boerum Hill Association

For over a decade Mr. Kolins has produced special events, corporate meetings and galas. Past projects include four State Farm Conventions, Google Brandcast, Microsoft Ignite, SanofiAventis sales meetings, the inaugural Clinton Global Initiative, Discovery Communication’s Upfronts and eleven seasons as Production Supervisor on the Tony Awards. For over a decade he was the Executive Producer for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City as well as 17 locations across North America. (Yes, he married a Rockette!). Prior to becoming a producer, he stage managed off Broadway, on Broadway and at Radio City. He continues to work on many high-profile events including The Sound of Music Live with Carrie Underwood, two Super Bowl Half Times Shows, four Republican National Conventions, the Grammy Awards and three MTV Video Music Awards. He is a long-time resident of Brooklyn and is President of the Boerum Hill Association. He currently holds the position of Interim Executive Director for the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Association. Want to learn more about Boerum Hill Association? Visit boerumhillassociation.org for more information.