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"A city born from the tides is drowning from the clouds." This week for our public space blog water series, City Currents, Tyler Taba of the Waterfront Alliance writes on redesigning "everything" to flood: lnkd.in/euCzrHsp
February 19, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"A city born from the tides is drowning from the clouds." This week for our public space blog water series, City Currents, Tyler Taba of the Waterfront Alliance writes on redesigning "everything" to flood: lnkd.in/euCzrHsp
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Black Public Space: Resistance & Care
In honor of Black History Month, a reflection on preserving culture in public space.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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In the latest for City Currents, a new weekly series on the public space blog, exploring the contours of water and public life, the creator of the play Flood Sensor Aunty, Sabina Sethi Unni shines a stage light on creative approaches to community organizing: www.designtrust.org/news/city-cu...
City Currents | Rhinestones and Runoff: Public Service Theater for Flood Preparedness
This week for our water series, the creator of “Flood Sensor Aunty” explores climate resilience through comedy and public performance
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
In the latest for City Currents, a new weekly series on the public space blog, exploring the contours of water and public life, the creator of the play Flood Sensor Aunty, Sabina Sethi Unni shines a stage light on creative approaches to community organizing: www.designtrust.org/news/city-cu...
Join VCPA for a live, virtual convo with designers Immanuel Oni & Jeremiah Ojo exploring Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park and the importance of working thoughtfully with memorial spaces on Monday, February 23 at 6:30pm:
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Reimagining Memorial Spaces: A Black History Month Conversation - Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for a live, virtual conversation with designers Immanuel Oni and Jeremiah Olayinka Ojo exploring the project, Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cor...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Join VCPA for a live, virtual convo with designers Immanuel Oni & Jeremiah Ojo exploring Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground in Van Cortlandt Park and the importance of working thoughtfully with memorial spaces on Monday, February 23 at 6:30pm:
vancortlandt.org/event/reimag...
vancortlandt.org/event/reimag...
In the latest for our blog series on water stories from around the five boroughs, City Currents, Leslie Davol of Street Lab shares the nonprofit's approach to using open streets for communal cooldown (and tons of outdoor joy!)
⛲ Read here: www.designtrust.org/news/water-c...
⛲ Read here: www.designtrust.org/news/water-c...
City Currents: Pop-up Oasis for New York City
This week for our water series, City Currents, Leslie Davol shares Street Lab’s pop-up approach to helping New Yorkers cool off in their neighborhood.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In the latest for our blog series on water stories from around the five boroughs, City Currents, Leslie Davol of Street Lab shares the nonprofit's approach to using open streets for communal cooldown (and tons of outdoor joy!)
⛲ Read here: www.designtrust.org/news/water-c...
⛲ Read here: www.designtrust.org/news/water-c...
The Design Trust for Public Space community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ted Berger, a board member since our founding, and a champion for arts & culture in New York City. A few words about his incredible impact on the five boroughs: www.designtrust.org/news/remembe...
Remembering Ted Berger’s Legacy
Paying Tribute to a Design Trust Friend and Champion of Arts & Culture in New York City
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February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The Design Trust for Public Space community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ted Berger, a board member since our founding, and a champion for arts & culture in New York City. A few words about his incredible impact on the five boroughs: www.designtrust.org/news/remembe...
We've launched a new weekly series exploring the contours of water and public life on the public space blog: City Currents!
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January 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
We've launched a new weekly series exploring the contours of water and public life on the public space blog: City Currents!
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The latest in our Reimagining blog series explores efforts to preserve what is left of Little Syria, a once vibrant neighborhood for Arab immigrant communities: www.designtrust.org/news/fightin...
Fighting for Preservation: Advocating for Little Syria.
In this series we are exploring spaces around the city that have been re-imagined to memorialize forgotten communities.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The latest in our Reimagining blog series explores efforts to preserve what is left of Little Syria, a once vibrant neighborhood for Arab immigrant communities: www.designtrust.org/news/fightin...
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Join @ny4p.bsky.social @cmjuliewon.bsky.social on Sat., Jan 10 for an LIC Walk & Talk on the future of parks and open space.
We will discuss key open space needs, recent wins, and opportunities for a stronger, more connected parks system. Details + RSVP: bit.ly/licwalkandtalk
We will discuss key open space needs, recent wins, and opportunities for a stronger, more connected parks system. Details + RSVP: bit.ly/licwalkandtalk
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Join @ny4p.bsky.social @cmjuliewon.bsky.social on Sat., Jan 10 for an LIC Walk & Talk on the future of parks and open space.
We will discuss key open space needs, recent wins, and opportunities for a stronger, more connected parks system. Details + RSVP: bit.ly/licwalkandtalk
We will discuss key open space needs, recent wins, and opportunities for a stronger, more connected parks system. Details + RSVP: bit.ly/licwalkandtalk
The latest in our Reimagining blog series explores efforts to preserve what is left of Little Syria, a once vibrant neighborhood for Arab immigrant communities: www.designtrust.org/news/fightin...
Fighting for Preservation: Advocating for Little Syria.
In this series we are exploring spaces around the city that have been re-imagined to memorialize forgotten communities.
www.designtrust.org
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The latest in our Reimagining blog series explores efforts to preserve what is left of Little Syria, a once vibrant neighborhood for Arab immigrant communities: www.designtrust.org/news/fightin...
Before Lincoln Center, there was San Juan Hill. Our latest public space blog series explores sites of lost and found memory: www.designtrust.org/news/lincoln...
Before Lincoln Center: Memorializing San Juan Hill
In this series we are exploring spaces around the city that have been re-imagined to memorialize forgotten communities.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Before Lincoln Center, there was San Juan Hill. Our latest public space blog series explores sites of lost and found memory: www.designtrust.org/news/lincoln...
We are so grateful for the people that make up our community and fill NYC’s public spaces with life and culture! Here are a few of our favorite places and moments from a year in public space: www.designtrust.org/news/year-pu...
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We are so grateful for the people that make up our community and fill NYC’s public spaces with life and culture! Here are a few of our favorite places and moments from a year in public space: www.designtrust.org/news/year-pu...
Check out the latest Q&A on the public space blog with Immanuel Oni, our Opening the Edge Active Design Fellow & Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park Project Partner:
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Immanuel Oni on Creating Community Through Design
Q&A with our Opening the Edge Active Design Fellow & Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park Project Partner
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January 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Check out the latest Q&A on the public space blog with Immanuel Oni, our Opening the Edge Active Design Fellow & Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park Project Partner:
www.designtrust.org/news/immanue...
www.designtrust.org/news/immanue...
Before Central Park, there was Seneca Village. Our latest public space blog series explores sites of lost and found memory:
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Where a Community Once Stood: Memorializing Seneca Village
In this series we are exploring spaces around the city that have been re-imagined to memorialize forgotten communities.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Before Central Park, there was Seneca Village. Our latest public space blog series explores sites of lost and found memory:
www.designtrust.org/news/where-c...
www.designtrust.org/news/where-c...
RFQ form due this week! 🔽
"Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park" has opened a Design Ideas Competition.
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
RFQ form due this week! 🔽
The Neurodiverse City is learning what makes public space inaccessible to neurodivergent New Yorkers, and prototyping neuroinclsuive design:
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The Neurodiverse City Pilots Accessible Sensory Designs
A neuroinclusive streetscape prototype and a sensory schoolyard designed for neurodivergent New Yorkers.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The Neurodiverse City is learning what makes public space inaccessible to neurodivergent New Yorkers, and prototyping neuroinclsuive design:
www.designtrust.org/news/neurodi...
www.designtrust.org/news/neurodi...
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"Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park" has opened a Design Ideas Competition.
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park" has opened a Design Ideas Competition.
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
ICYMI: Find a recording of the Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park informational webinar here: www.designtrust.org/news/design-...
Project leaders answer your questions about the Design Ideas Competition! Submit to the RFQ by 12/17.
Project leaders answer your questions about the Design Ideas Competition! Submit to the RFQ by 12/17.
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
ICYMI: Find a recording of the Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park informational webinar here: www.designtrust.org/news/design-...
Project leaders answer your questions about the Design Ideas Competition! Submit to the RFQ by 12/17.
Project leaders answer your questions about the Design Ideas Competition! Submit to the RFQ by 12/17.
Happy Giving Tuesday! We know all your favorite nonprofits are asking for help today, especially with national funding depleted.
Consider giving local to the public spaces that define life in NYC. Donations to our current projects will be matched until 2026: www.designtrust.org/support-us/i...
Consider giving local to the public spaces that define life in NYC. Donations to our current projects will be matched until 2026: www.designtrust.org/support-us/i...
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy Giving Tuesday! We know all your favorite nonprofits are asking for help today, especially with national funding depleted.
Consider giving local to the public spaces that define life in NYC. Donations to our current projects will be matched until 2026: www.designtrust.org/support-us/i...
Consider giving local to the public spaces that define life in NYC. Donations to our current projects will be matched until 2026: www.designtrust.org/support-us/i...
Happening in one hour! If you can't make it, we will publish a recording of the webinar later this week:
A virtual public information session will be held on December 1st at noon. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground RFQ Info Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, in partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space, is launching a “design ideas competition,” seeking architects, landscape architects, artists, or other qualified fir...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happening in one hour! If you can't make it, we will publish a recording of the webinar later this week:
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A virtual public information session will be held on December 1st at noon. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground RFQ Info Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, in partnership with the Design Trust for Public Space, is launching a “design ideas competition,” seeking architects, landscape architects, artists, or other qualified fir...
us06web.zoom.us
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A virtual public information session will be held on December 1st at noon. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
"Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park" has opened a Design Ideas Competition.
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park" has opened a Design Ideas Competition.
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
Three winners will be granted a $20,000 stipend to create compelling design proposals for a future memorial.
Submit a RFQ by 12/17 www.designtrust.org/projects/rei...
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“This is a story that needs to be told, especially in this moment in time when history is being erased”
Watch Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with @vcpalliance.bsky.social on @news12li.bsky.social
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Watch Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with @vcpalliance.bsky.social on @news12li.bsky.social
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Public input requested in transformation of Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park
Alice Michelle Augustine is determined to tell the untold stories rooted in the history of Van Cortlandt Park.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“This is a story that needs to be told, especially in this moment in time when history is being erased”
Watch Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with @vcpalliance.bsky.social on @news12li.bsky.social
bronx.news12.com/public-input...
Watch Reimagining the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park with @vcpalliance.bsky.social on @news12li.bsky.social
bronx.news12.com/public-input...
Lower East Side celebrates a new community space proposed 10 years ago, designed by and for Lillian Wald NYCHA residents: www.designtrust.org/news/lower-e...
Photo: Tameek Williams
Photo: Tameek Williams
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Lower East Side celebrates a new community space proposed 10 years ago, designed by and for Lillian Wald NYCHA residents: www.designtrust.org/news/lower-e...
Photo: Tameek Williams
Photo: Tameek Williams
🌊 Last call to apply for our latest Request for Proposals: Water! Submit your public space project idea to our statement of interest form by 5pm today: forms.gle/oEPmFF9cxFNk...
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🌊 Last call to apply for our latest Request for Proposals: Water! Submit your public space project idea to our statement of interest form by 5pm today: forms.gle/oEPmFF9cxFNk...