NYCREW Discusses Emily Roebling as a "Woman Shaping New York" at March 15 Panel

NYCREW Network will examine the critical role Emily Warren Roebling played in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge by hosting Women Shaping New York, a Leading Ladies event. Kristian Roebling, a member of the board of directors of The Roebling Museum will tell attendees about the daily involvement of his great-great-grandmother in the construction of the bridge. Joining him will be Claire Weisz and Andrea Woodner, founders of The Design Trust for Public Space, a not-for-profit organization that brings together neighborhoods, public agencies and design professionals to improve the city, and Courtney Clark, a project engineer for Weidlinger Associates. Moderating the panel will be Wanda Bubriski, executive director of Beverly Willis Architecture. Attendees must register by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 to receive the advance registration rate of $50 for NYCREW members, $65 for CREW chapter members, $95 for nonmembers and $30 for graduate students. Onsite registration will be available for an additional $20. For more information, and to register, visit http://nycrew.org