Public Design Commission Meeting, Monday, August 17th, 2026

New York City Public Design Commission · August 17, 2026

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Opening and meeting logistics

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Executive Director Eric Bridal opened the meeting and gave instructions for testimony and microphone use; President Deborah Martin noted the meeting is in person at City Hall and explained testimony rules (public hearing items only) and quorum limitations (two commissioners remote, quorum of six).

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The New York City Public Design Commission met Aug. 17, 2026, heard public testimony on a damaged Thomas Jefferson loaned sculpture and held committee reviews of major design projects including a proposed integrated resort in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the final phase of Bella Athletic Park, and a conceptual streetscape plan for Grand Army Plaza.

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