Housing

The AIA New York Housing Committee's mission is to explore issues of design, policy, and technology in the development of new housing and livable neighborhoods. We invite the participation of all who are interested in housing design, including the development community, students, and members of the public. AIANY Housing Committee Annual Ratensky Lecture The annual Ratensky Lecture was established in 1998 in honor of Samuel Ratensky (1910-1972), an architect and housing official who was responsible for major housing initiatives in the city from 1946 to 1972, and who served as a mentor to the many architects who worked in his programs. The lecture series honors individuals who, like Ratensky, have made significant lifetime contributions to the advancement of housing and community design.