New York City is home to the global stock market, Wall Street, and some of the world’s most iconic buildings. Always adjusting to the changing times, the Big Apple is undergoing massive transformations to fit our modern era. Former Director of City Planning under New York’s Mayor Bloomberg, Vishaan Chakrabarti is known for helping shape of New York’s most trendy neighbourhoods. He’s Authored multiple books and is the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism. Full Fame’s Mike Walter meets with Vishaan to discuss how the pandemic, climate change, and renewed urbanism amongst the youth are once again changing how the cities around us are built. “So you're right. New Yorkers generally have about a third of the carbon emissions per person that the rest of the country does. And it's not because we're environmental angels. It's just because we happen to live in small apartments” he jokes. Growing popularity in returning to city life, coupled with green architecture, Vishaan guides us through the thought processes architects and city planners use to make our cities more idyllic and sustainable places to live. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.