In September of 2022, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) Commissioner Eric A. Ulrich announced the creation of the "Adams Commission: A Blueprint for a Better Buildings Department." This volunteer group is asked to examine- and then make recommendations to improve- services and processes within that department.

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The result: with the commission's recommendations, the agency will put into play improvements in 2023 through a combination of policy changes, operational process updates, and regulatory adjustments. 

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Among the volunteers assigned this important work is tba's Tim Boyland.

"Events like Superstorm Sandy have delivered the game-changing message that emergency preparedness needs to be continually reevaluated and developed," said Timothy Boyland, AIA, Staten Island chapter, American Institute of Architects. "Effective disaster response requires a comprehensive team approach, public and private concerns working together. The Emergency Response subcommittee of the mayor's 90-day commission is a unique, resourceful, and vital mechanism to bring city agencies together with the expertise of private sector organizations in a facilitated forum."