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SUMMARY:DBIA NYC’s Bridges at Night: A Floating Case Study - Networking Event & Cocktail Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Join the DBIA NYC Metro Region and Light Projects for an immersive\, educational evening on the East River aboard the Eternity. This private twilight charter offers a unique vantage point to analyze New York City’s architectural icons and the technical complexity of its illuminated skyline. \nOur journey begins at Pier 36\, transitioning from a professional networking session into a deep dive into urban nighttime design. Guests will gain a firsthand understanding of how lighting and engineering converge to define the city’s nocturnal identity. \nDue to the nature of this program and the availability of alcohol\, those under 21 years of age will not be permitted to attend this event. \nYou must be 21 years of age or over to attend this event. \nRegister Now\nSponsor This Event\n*Earn one (1) DBIA CEH credit.\nEducational & Networking Schedule\n6:00 PM | Boarding & Networking: Connect with industry peers as we register and get ready to board at the pier. \n6:30 PM | Departure\, Networking and Cocktails and finger food: As we depart\, engage in a networking over three levels of the boat. Meet on the first level some of our specialist lighting sponsors and their products and sales teams. \n7:30 PM | Sunset Bridge Lighting Tour (Case Study): Experience a live\, guided analysis of the RFK Bridge at peak illumination. Led by urban lighting expert and nighttime designer Leni Schwendinger (NightSeeing™)\, this tour serves as a mobile case study\, revealing the specific methodologies used to enhance these historic structures. Technical discussion will explore the design-build challenges\, aesthetic goals\, and engineering feats required to illuminate New York’s harbor. \n8:00 PM | Interactive Q&A & Continued Networking: An opportunity to discuss the presentation’s technical insights with fellow professionals against the backdrop of the city. \n8:30 PM | Return to Pier 36: Disembarkation. \nThis is a rare opportunity to view the urban landscape as a “living lab” and learn how strategic design shapes the way we experience New York after dark. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert knowledge on the artistry and technical skill behind the iconic lighting of the RFK and Brooklyn Bridges. \nNote: Due to the nature of this program and the availability of alcohol\, those under 21 years of age will not be permitted to attend this event. \n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nAnalyze Technical Challenges: Evaluate the unique engineering and logistical hurdles of installing large-scale lighting systems on historic maritime structures.\nSustainability & Urban Impact: Discuss the role of energy-efficient design and light pollution mitigation in modern urban lighting master plans.\nCollaborative Design-Build: Explore how multidisciplinary teams (engineers\, designers\, and city agencies) collaborate to execute iconic public infrastructure projects.\n Visual Literacy: Develop the ability to “read” the nighttime city\, understanding how light shapes public safety\, navigation\, and architectural identity.\n\n  \nPresentation Moderated by:\n\nLeni Schwendinger\, Creative Director\, Leni Schwendinger Light Projects \nLeni Schwendinger is a world-renowned “lighting urbanist” and founder of NightSeeing™\, specializing in the intersection of architectural lighting\, engineering\, and public space. Formerly the Global Urban Lighting Leader at Arup\, Leni has transformed infrastructure into public art through iconic projects like the Coney Island Parachute Jump and the NYC Subway’s Enhanced Design Initiative. A former Visiting Research Fellow at the London School of Economics\, she advocates for “after-dark placemaking” to create vibrant\, sustainable cities. Leni’s work emphasizes visual literacy and collaborative design-build strategies to define the nighttime identity of global urban landscapes. \n  \n  \nJacqueline Bascetta\, Project Director at Pullman Services                                                                                                                  \nJacqueline is currently managing the exterior restoration of the Main Immigration Building on Ellis Island. Other projects that Jacqueline has managed include the award-winning masonry restoration of the Brooklyn Bridge (towers and approaches)\, Tammany Hall in Union Square\, several historic buildings on Governor’s Island and the W Hotel-Union Square. A native New Yorker\, Jacqueline Bascetta graduated with a dual bachelor’s degree in physics and religious studies from Duke University in 2012 and a Master of Science degree in Conservation of Historic Buildings from the University of Bath in 2014. \n\n  \nRomolo DeSantis\, P.E.\, SVP\, Program Executive\, and Chief Engineer MTA Construction & Development’s Bridges & Tunnels Business Unit \nRomolo DeSantis\, P.E.\, serves as SVP\, Program Executive\, and Chief Engineer for MTA Construction & Development’s Bridges & Tunnels Business Unit. He oversees the planning\, design\, and construction of capital and major maintenance projects across nine critical New York area crossings\, leading a 168‑member engineering and construction team. With more than 20 years at MTA Bridges & Tunnels and experience in both public and private sectors\, he has guided major initiatives including Superstorm Sandy recovery\, the Open Road Tolling program\, and delivered the infrastructure for the Central Business District Tolling Program. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with degrees in Civil Engineering and Management from Polytechnic University. \nRegister Now\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\nCOMMODORE SPONSORS\n \n                                                                               FIRST MATE SPONSORS                                                                                              ‘\n \n  \nPRODUCT SPONSORS\n                      \n  \n \n  \nCLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT\n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/bridge-lighting-tour-dinner-cruise/
LOCATION:Pier 36\, 299 South St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
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SUMMARY:DBIA NYC Metro Region Owners’ Forum (Owners Only)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE\n  \nThe DBIA NYC Metro Region invites you to an Owners-Only Roundtable hosted by the PANYNJ.  \nKey topics will include the advent of Progressive Design-Build in New York City\, strategies for addressing common claims and project challenges\, and approaches to effective design-builder oversight that balance accountability with collaboration. \nModeled after DBIA’s nationally recognized Owners Forums\, this event emphasizes open dialogue\, practical insights and networking opportunities. Whether you are launching a new program or managing established design-build projects\, you’ll gain actionable takeaways and strengthen your professional network. \nJoin your peers for this important conversation and help shape the future of design-build in the New York Metro region. \nThis roundtable discussion is for Qualifying Owners only. Please limit the number of attendees per agency or organization to 3 individuals. \nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nCompare design-build delivery models with a focus on Progressive Design-Build and evaluate how this approach is being introduced and implemented across New York City agencies.\nIdentify common sources of claims and challenges (“claims and pains”) in design-build projects and discuss strategies to mitigate risk and resolve disputes effectively.\nExamine best practices for owner oversight of design-build teams\, ensuring accountability while fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.\nStrengthen peer-to-peer connections among public and private owners in the NY Metro region\, building a network for shared learning\, resource exchange and future collaboration in advancing design-build practices.
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