Upcoming Events

Conference

The Restorative City: Designing New York City with Health at the Center

Thursday, May 11, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A one-day convening that will bring together urban planners, city officials, neighborhood advocates, and public health experts to center health equity in the design and planning of New York City.

Annual Benefit

2023 Benefit For Public Space

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Join us as we celebrate Design Trust’s visionary work transforming New York City’s public spaces! Each year, our Annual Benefit honors innovative leaders who are instrumental in the positive transformation of the city’s shared landscape.

Past Events

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Neighborhood Narratives Youth Photography Workshop

Saturday, March 04, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Our Photo Urbanism program is hosting a youth photography workshop for ages 15-24 years with the Museum of the City of New York and NeON Photography. Sign up by March 3rd!

Free!

Public Presentations

Turnout NYC Panel: Building New Public Spaces for Artists

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us at the Center for Architecture to learn more to learn more about leveraging public space to create equitable local arts access across the five boroughs.

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

WATCH Public Sanctuaries Panel on the Black Church as Public Space

Friday, September 09, 2022

Public Sanctuaries: A Case For Redefining the Black Church as Public Space is presented by the Design Trust in partnership with Bricks and Mortals

WATCH THE PANEL HERE

Free!

Party

p(art)y! An Opening the Edge Community Art Party

Thursday, August 04, 2022 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM

A day of community art making, food, and music at the Lilian Wald Houses in the Lower East Side

Free!

Public Presentations

Storytime @ Watkins Public Space

Thursday, July 21, 2022 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Join us for a story time with Danielle Fairbairn-Bland, author of “Nia’s Summer Vacation in the Caribbean,” a children’s book about family, and culture.

Free!

Party

Shop Local at Watkins Public Space Through July

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 – Thursday, July 21, 2022

Join us for the launch party on Make Music Day! Shop local inside CaribBeing House, enjoy free food, live tunes, & create some community art

Annual Benefit

2022 Benefit for Public Space

Wednesday, June 15, 2022 @ 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Join us at the inaugural Benefit for Public Space on Wednesday, June 15th at Tribeca Rooftop for a celebratory evening with cocktails, live music, and cityscape views! 

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Holding Court: A Portrait Series by Barnabas Crosby

Sunday, May 01, 2022 – Sunday, May 29, 2022

Holding Court: A Portrait Series by Barnabas Crosby on View at Brooklyn Public Library Central 5/1-5/29

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Restorative City: In Conversation

Thursday, October 14, 2021 @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM

A speaker series that takes you on a deep dive into this year's RFP theme for a discussion on how health equity is shaped by the built environment.

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

Restorative City: In Conversation

Thursday, August 05, 2021 @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM

A speaker series that takes you on a deep dive into this year's RFP theme for a discussion on how health equity is shaped by the built environment.

Free!

Equitable Public Space Fellowship Virtual Info Session

Equitable Public Space Fellowship 2021 Info Session

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 12:00 – 1:00 PM

On Tuesday, June 22nd from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST, Design Trust will be hosting a virtual info session for all prospective applicants, including a quick overview of the Fellowship, eligibility and application process, followed by a Q&A  on everything from the Design Trust projects, to what to expect from this year-long fellowship. 

To join the session, RSVP to programs@designtrust.org along with any questions you might have. 


Annual Benefit

2021 Annual Benefit

Tuesday, June 15, 2021 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Join us virtually on Tuesday, June 15th to celebrate this year's Public Space Leadership Honorees:

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