After an immersive 3-day study trip to Berlin, Clara Parker, Director of Global Exchange, reflects on what we're learning as we build solidarity between leaders in New York City and other cities taking “big swings” at their housing crises.
Posted — October 9, 2024
Urban Design Forum’s Rewire initiative examined ways to transform New York City’s buildings, public spaces, and infrastructure into engines for climate action.
Posted — October 4, 2024
Forefront Residency Fellows developed a report to present innovative, multifaceted and cost-effective solutions to improve New York City’s public bathroom system.
Posted — September 18, 2024
Our 2023-24 Forefront Fellows reimagined public spaces where youth are free to be themselves and live vibrant, healthy lives.
Posted — August 29, 2024
Martha Snow reflects on what kinds of lasting change to public space we can accomplish with temporary installations.
Posted — August 14, 2024
Empowering youth to activate underutilized spaces in their communities
Posted — July 11, 2024
A vision for a youth-centered future in NYCHA communities.
Posted — July 11, 2024
A guide for showing up for the youth in our lives.
Posted — July 11, 2024
A blueprint for city leaders to center youth in neighborhood planning
Posted — June 28, 2024
A vision for designing libraries with youth at the helm
Posted — June 28, 2024
Martha Snow reflects on the newest cohort of Local Center teams who are envisioning a new future for our Main Streets.
Posted — May 3, 2024
Martha Snow reflects on the latest midpoint shareout for Local Center projects and their work reclaiming public spaces.
Posted — March 20, 2024
Local Center teams share lessons learned from community engagement and where they are headed next.
Posted — December 21, 2023
Gina Lee reflects on a recent tour of the Flatbush African Burial Ground and the power of history in public space.
Posted — November 16, 2023
Martha Snow reflects on a recent Learning Community session among Local Center partners.
Posted — November 16, 2023
