PROJECTS
Each year, the Design Trust selects research and design projects from across the five boroughs. These projects are at the earliest stage, when targeted expertise can transform critical policy and development decisions. Sponsored projects receive funding, project planning, and ongoing advocacy efforts.
How We Choose Projects
We accept applications through an open Request
for Proposals process, held approximately every 18 months.
Community groups and City agencies
are encouraged to submit a request for
assistance with public-space
issues. The Design Trust works closely
with these prospective partners to
develop thoughtful project proposals.
We then convene a jury of design and
government leaders who evaluate the proposals and
select projects for sponsorship.
What Sponsorship Means
Sponsored projects receive technical
assistance from one to four Design Trust
fellows,
experts who are selected according to
the needs of the project. In addition
to underwriting fellowship stipends and
some project expenses, the Design Trust
functions as project manager for the
team of fellows and representatives from
partner organizations. We also support
the ongoing public awareness of sponsored
projects.
The Results of Our Projects
Most Design Trust projects result
in a publication of
findings intended to influence design
practice or public policy. Projects may also culminate in an
exhibit, a conference, or other public
event. Projects have produced built
work, but only as a demonstration
or pilot of more widely applicable
design goals. In the broadest sense,
the outcome of all of our projects is
a positive shift in the way New York's
public space is created, managed,
or used.
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