What is it like to live or work in the city that never sleeps? How does New York tackle challenges like gentrification, car dependence, the housing crisis, or public space management? This discussion will explore what works in New York, where it falls short, and why people love it. What shapes the character and appearance of this iconic city? And what can Prague learn from it? The evening will include perspectives from guests who know both New York and Prague well, along with a reflection on the work of architectural critic Michael Sorkin and his book What Goes Up: The Right and Wrongs to the City, recently published in Czech translation by IPR Prague.

Moderator: Štěpán Bärtl

Guests include: Rozálie Kašparová / Urban planner, Studio Bistro, New York enthusiast / She will speak about the hidden corners, squares, and streets of New York Michaela Hečková and Tereza Pálková / Editor and translator, IPR Prague Publishing House / They will discuss Michael Sorkin's book What Goes Up: The Right and Wrongs to the City Václav Novotný / Traffic engineer, head of the Transport Infrastructure Office of IPR Prague, and Fulbright scholarship recipient at the Regional Plan Association / He will talk about congestion pricing in New York City