The NYU Institute of Human Development and Social Change invites you to join Our Stories, Our Solutions: A Summit on Transformative Solutions for Economic Equity in New York City on October 16-18, 2024.
This Summit has been carefully planned alongside a design team made up of community leaders, advocates, parents, and peers from across the United States. Since its inception, the project has prioritized the integration of community voices and perspectives in all aspects of the planning process.
During the Summit, participants will engage in direct dialogue and collective reflection about their experiences, ideas, and work in the areas of economic justice, inclusion, and child and family well-being. By sharing in each other’s successes, challenges and goals, we seek to build relationships and seed transformative pathways for action that communities can implement to advance economic inclusion and the health and well-being of children and families.
Your insights are important to us! You are invited to be one of 40 individuals from communities across the country to be an active voice in this two-day event. You will be joining an audience of peers, parents, community leaders, practitioners, advocates, and researchers who are committed to improving the lives of children and families in the United States. Our request is simple: We invite you to come with an open mind, ready to share innovative ideas and build relationships.
Will you join us? Please RSVP here.
If you have any questions, please email Briana Gonçalves at briana.goncalves@nyu.edu.
The Program
October 16-18, 2024 | New York, New York
Welcome Dinner
Wednesday, October 16th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Optional
Summit Day 1
Thursday, October 17th
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Summit Day 2
Friday, October 18th
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
October 16, 2024 | 7-9PM EDT
Bobo | 181 West 10th Street, New York, NY 10014
Welcome Reception (optional)
Welcome to NYC! Join us for a casual dinner where you can begin to connect with fellow summit attendees from across the country.
October 17, 2024 | 8:30AM-5PM EDT
New York University | 20 Cooper Square, Room 101, New York, NY 10003
8:30-9AM | Arrival and breakfast
9-9:45AM | Introduction and welcome
9:45AM-12PM | Session 1: Our Stories, Our Successes
In this grounding session, attendees will reflect on how our individual and organizational experiences with economic systems connect us to one another and seed the possibilities for transformative change toward economic equity in the United States.
Moderated by: Erin Godfrey, New York University & Danielle Atkinson, Mothering Justice
12-1:30PM | Lunch at local restaurants
1:40-4:45PM | Session 2: Community-Led Pathways to Housing & Equity
This session will explore the unique and shared challenges faced by communities in the areas of housing, residential segregation, and community development. We will make the connections between housing and other economic systems, and the interplay of policies at local, state, and national levels.
Moderated by: Ajay Chaudry, New York University & Danielle Atkinson, Mothering Justice
Remarks by: Ingrid Gould Ellen, New York University; Michelle de la Uz, Fifth Avenue Committee; Vivian Wan, Abode Services
Enjoy a free evening in the city that never sleeps! See you bright and early Friday morning!
October 18, 2024 | 8:30AM-2PM EDT
New York University | 20 Cooper Square, Room 101, New York, NY 10003
8:30-9AM | Arrival and breakfast
9-9:25AM | Introduction and welcome back
9:30AM-12PM | Session 3: Equity at Work: Advancing Economic Justice and Inclusion through Community-Led Actions
In this session, we’ll discuss challenges that families and communities face in achieving economic security, as well as transformative actions communities have taken to promote economic justice in employment, income, childcare, public benefits, and more.
Moderated by: Ajay Chaudry, New York University & Danielle Atkinson, Mothering Justice
Remarks by: Udochi Onwubiko, Demos; Cassandra Welchlin, Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable
12-12:15PM | Lunch is served
12:15-2PM | Session 4: What Comes Next?
In this session, we will bring together what we have learned in the past day and a half and discuss what outcomes and next steps we would like to see to build on our momentum and advance economic equity in our communities and beyond.
Moderated by: Ajay Chaudry & Erin Godfrey, New York University
Accommodations
We appreciate you taking the time to travel to New York City to be with us. We know it's not easy! We want to make sure you have a great time in NYC so we will handle all of your travel logistics and accommodation details. Please complete this brief survey to make us aware of any specific accommodations or requests.
All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by New York University. This includes:
- Travel to and from New York City
- A two-night hotel stay at the historic Washington Square Hotel
- Ground transportation to and from the airport
- Meals outside of Summit activities (alcoholic beverages not included)
Please note: You will be reimbursed for ground transportation and meals outside of summit activities by submitting receipts. If this poses a concern to you, please let us know and we can discuss alternative payment methods.
Hotel Information
We have reserved rooms at the Washington Square Hotel located at 103 Waverly Place in the heart of Greenwich Village and just steps away from the iconic Washington Square Park.
The summit will take place at NYU’s 20 Cooper Square building (directions) located in Astor Place, a one-block street in NoHo/East Village. Astor Place was originally a congregating point for the various Lenape tribes of Manhattan and was called Kintecoying or, “Crossroads of Three Nations" (The Local East Village).
Travel considerations
We’ve compiled a list of important information to know when traveling to New York City. For more information, visit the NYC Tourism webpage.
For those traveling by plane
The New York City Metro Area has three major airports for you to consider. Please see details in the table below:
Airports
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Airlines: More than 70, mostly international
Driving time to/from Manhattan: 30 to 90 minutes
Taxi cost: $70 flat rate to or from Manhattan + any taxes, tolls, and tips
Public transit: LIRR + AirTrain, subway + AirTrain
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Airlines: Eight, mostly domestic
Driving time to/from Manhattan: 30 minutes to an hour
Taxi cost: $30 to $45 + tip
Public transit: Bus
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Airlines: More than 30 domestic and international
Driving time to/from Manhattan: 30 minutes to two hours
Taxi cost: $50 to $70 or more + tip
Public transit: Train + AirTrain
For those traveling by train
New York City has two main rail stations in Midtown Manhattan: Grand Central Terminal (on the east side) and Penn Station (on the west side). There are a number of subway and bus lines available from each station.
Use Google Maps to find the best subway or bus route during the time of your travel. Google Maps will show active delays and alerts within the application.
To travel to the Washington Square Hotel by subway from:
Grand Central Station:
Take the 34 St-Hudson Yard bound 7 train to Times Sq-42 St and transfer to a Downtown A,C,E train to the W 4 St - Washington Sq stop. The hotel is about a 3 minute walk from the subway station.
Penn Station:
Take a Downtown A,C,or E train or Downtown 1,2,3 train to the W 4 St - Washington Sq stop. The hotel is about a 3 minute walk from the subway station.
For those traveling by car
If you decide to drive to New York City, please account for congestion and traffic when planning your trip. There are several parking garages located near the Washington Square Hotel. Take a look at apps like ParkWhiz or SpotHero to find and compare parking spots and locations and make reservations.
Please note: Those traveling by car will be reimbursed for the costs of their trip. Reimbursement is calculated per mile based on the current federal mileage reimbursement rate. Reimbursement is limited to the amount of standard coach airfare for the equivalent trip. Tolls and reasonable parking charges will be reimbursed in addition to the mileage allowance. Fuel costs are included in the per‐mile reimbursement rate ($0.65/mile) and are not reimbursable as a separate expense.
