Wednesday, September 06, 2023 @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Gather with public space lovers for a community potluck under the Metro North Station in Harlem!
Tuesday, September 05, 2023 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Join us for a discussion with Setha Low on her new book, "Why Public Space Matters," in conversation with Ya-Ting Liu, Matthew Clarke, and Quilian Riano.
Saturday, August 19, 2023 @ 3:00 PM – Saturday, September 02, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
The Turnout NYC stage is back in Harlem! The 2nd Annual Learn to Love Yourself: Silent Disco & Portrait Series returns for three Saturdays August 19th, August 26th, and September 2nd
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Gather with public space lovers for a community potluck and a firsthand look at the new Gotham Park (formerly Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan!)
Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 6:00 PM – Friday, July 28, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Free public event with our Photo Urbanism program to celebrate a new photo exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library New Lots Branch, exploring vacant lots in East New York.
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.
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. Watch the recording here.
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!
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.
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
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
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.