Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, the architect, non-profit developer, and community and health services provider discuss the process of building this supportive housing project.
Panelists
Rick Cook is a founding partner of COOKFOX Architects. The studio designs “high-performance buildings that harmonize architecture with ambitious environmental and social sustainability goals,” in the firm’s words. Committed to community and ecology, Cook’s work ranges from commercial towers to supportive housing projects.
Brenda Rosen is the President and CEO of Breaking Ground. She joined the organization in 1999 as director of the Prince George residence and advanced as director of property management. Previously, Rosen served as assistant general counsel at the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
Van Yu is the acting CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services and chief medical officer of the organization’s medical and psychiatric services program, Janian Medical Care. He was formerly the assistant director of the Bellevue Hospital Center Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program.
In this video, the architect, non-profit developer, and community and health services provider discuss the process of building this supportive housing project.
Panelists
Rick Cook is a founding partner of COOKFOX Architects. The studio designs “high-performance buildings that harmonize architecture with ambitious environmental and social sustainability goals,” in the firm’s words. Committed to community and ecology, Cook’s work ranges from commercial towers to supportive housing projects.
Brenda Rosen is the President and CEO of Breaking Ground. She joined the organization in 1999 as director of the Prince George residence and advanced as director of property management. Previously, Rosen served as assistant general counsel at the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
Van Yu is the acting CEO of the Center for Urban Community Services and chief medical officer of the organization’s medical and psychiatric services program, Janian Medical Care. He was formerly the assistant director of the Bellevue Hospital Center Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program.
