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Not many nonprofits have been around more than 100 years, especially ones dedicated to creating a more livable city.  But the Municipal Art Society of New York – or MAS NYC as it is now known — has defied the odds and continues to thrive in a fast-changing city.  Sign up for Episode Alerts Subscribe

With a storied history of championing the first municipal zoning code in the United States and saving Times Square and Grand Central Terminal, today the organization leads a broad agenda promoting the city’s economic vitality, cultural vibrancy, environmental sustainability and social diversity. This week on “Knight Cities,” our guest is Vin Cipolla, president of MAS NYC.

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Carol Coletta is vice president of community and national initiatives at Knight Foundation.