Former MTA Capital Construction chief navigated challenges both technical and political to guide completion of billions of dollars in projects to keep millions of city residents and visitors moving.

Innovation QNS plan calls for construction of 3,190 residential units, with 45% affordable housing, plus retail and entertainment space and a park with a performance venue.

The sweeping updates include a slate of construction safety code changes.

Participants see key productivity impacts until still 'fluid' site safety protocols to protect COVID-19 spread become 'normalized.'