Upcoming Events

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Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Desire Lines and Daylighting: A Photo Exhibition of NYC's Waterfronts

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 6:00 AM – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 @ 1:00 AM

Design Trust for Public Space, in partnership with Pier 57, presents “Desire Lines and Daylighting” by photographer and filmmaker Nathan Kensinger. This multimedia exhibition documents local efforts to protect and expand access to New York’s waterways.

Free!

Party

Juneteenth Celebration at Van Cortlandt Park

Thursday, June 19, 2025 @ 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance is partnering with the Design Trust for Public Space to reimagine an Enslaved African Burial Ground site in the Bronx as a memorial space that fosters long-term healing and restoration.

Past Events

Annual Benefit

Benefit for Public Space 2025: 30 Years of Design Trust

Thursday, June 12, 2025 @ 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Our Annual Benefit for Public Space is 6/12 @ NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Water Talks: Inside DEP

Thursday, March 06, 2025 @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM

NYC DEP Commissioner Aggarwala will discuss what it takes to operate and maintain the city’s water infrastructure. RSVP HERE.

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Imagine to Activate: A Guide for Improving NYCHA Open Space

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 8:30 – 11:30 AM

Connect, celebrate, and strategize with fellow stakeholders committed to reimagining open spaces in NYCHA communities.

Free!

Party

Opening the Edge: A New Community Space in the Lower East Side

Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

Join us at the Lillian Wald Houses to celebrate the upcoming construction of a new public space, designed by and for NYCHA residents.

Free!

Public Space Potluck

Public Space Potluck at Socrates Sculpture Park

Thursday, August 15, 2024 @ 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join Design Trust for Public Space, Municipal Art Society, and Open House New York for a Public Space Potluck at Socrates Sculpture Park.

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

"NYCHA’s Flowers" Exhibition Closing + Artist Talk

Thursday, July 18, 2024 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Design Trust for Public Space Photo Urbanism program in partnership with the Bronx Council on the Arts is hosting an artist talk and performance to celebrate the closing of the “NYCHA’s Flowers” exhibition by local photographer Latricia Morgan.

Free!

Public Space Potluck

Public Space Potluck at Smiling Hogshead Ranch

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join us for a community potluck at Smiling Hogshead Ranch with the Design Trust for Public Space and Long Island City Partnership!

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

"NYCHA’s Flowers" Photo Exhibit on View 6/18-7/18

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Thursday, July 18, 2024

DT Photo Urbanism Fellow Latricia Morgan explores the power of community for public housing residents in the Bronx. Save the date for a closing panel on 7/18 details to be announced.

Annual Benefit

Benefit for Public Space 2024

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 @ 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate Design Trust’s visionary work transforming New York City’s public spaces! The Benefit is SOLD OUT! Please consider making a contribution in support of the work of Design Trust ensuring the future of public space for all New Yorkers here or by clicking "Attend this Event"

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Public Space Potluck

DIY Dinner Party at 60 Wall Street Atrium

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Saying goodbye to a persisting slice of 80’s Egyptian revival aesthetic at 60 Wall Street. 🕯️🌴

Public Presentations

APA NYM '23: Neighborhood Commons Panel

Friday, December 08, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Join us at the American Planning Association NY Metro Chapter Annual Conference on December 8, 2023!

Free!

Workshops & Forums

The Neurodiverse City: Playground Sensory Audit

Saturday, November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Calling all kids who receive special education (IEP) services, medical accommodations (Section 504 Plan) or disability services at school or home:

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