Dan Doctoroff, former Deputy Mayor of NYC, discusses his career rebuilding the city after 9/11, his work on defining the future of cities with Sidewalk Labs, and his current battle with ALS. He shares his experience living with ALS, discusses partnering with neurodegenerative diseases for research, and talks about the challenges and opportunities of smart cities.

London Breed, the Mayor of San Francisco, shares insights on the city's housing crisis and challenges during the pandemic. Urban economist Jacob Vigdor explores the complexities behind skyrocketing rent, emphasizing landlord-tenant laws. Dan Doctoroff, former NYC deputy mayor, discusses innovative construction technologies aimed at reducing housing costs. Together, they examine the intricate interplay of demand, regulatory constraints, and historical factors making affordable housing elusive in urban settings, shedding light on solutions and the future of city living.

Dan Doctoroff shares his 30-year journey shaping NYC with projects like Highline and Hudson Yards. He discusses tackling complex initiatives, advice for entrepreneurs, and the importance of storytelling. The conversation ends with his dedication to ALS research and funding.