Upcoming Events

Free!

Exhibits, Tours & Conversations

The Neurodiverse City: Design Prototype Launch

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join us for a first-look at the Neurodiverse City street installation in downtown Manhattan!

Free!

Open Call for Ideas

[SOLD OUT] The Water RFP Launch: Designing an Equitable Future for NYC

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM

This event has unfortunately reached capacity, but stay tuned for more RFP FAQ events in October. Follow our newsletter for registration details coming soon.

Free!

Open Call for Ideas

Water RFP: Info Session 1

Thursday, October 09, 2025 @ 12:00 PM

Sign up for one of our informational webinars to learn more about the Water Request for Proposals application process! Oct. 9th & Oct. 14th

Free!

Open Call for Ideas

Water RFP info session 2

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Sign up for one of our informational webinars to learn more about the Water Request for Proposals application process! Oct. 9th & Oct. 14th

Past Events

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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:

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!

Workshops & Forums

RFP Restorative City Information Workshops

Monday, May 03, 2021 – Friday, May 14, 2021

Interested in learning more about the 2021 Restorative City RFP?

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Kick-Off for Power in Place: Building Community Wealth and Well-Being in Mott Haven-Port Morris

Saturday, December 02, 2017 @ 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Join South Bronx Unite (SBU) and Design Trust on Saturday, December 2, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) Bronx (463 E 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455) to kick off a community asset mapping and planning project that will support the Mott Haven-Port Morris Community Land Trust (CLT) in the South Bronx.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Bronx Info Session for the "Public for All" Call for Project Ideas

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 @ 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Interested in submitting a project proposal to create a more equitable NYC? Join our info session about the Design Trust's 2017 Call for Project Ideas–Public for All–on May 10, at 6 pm, at the Kingsbridge Branch Library in the Bronx.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Brooklyn Info Session for the "Public for All" Call for Project Ideas

Tuesday, May 09, 2017 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Interested in submitting a project proposal to create a more equitable NYC? Join our info session about the Design Trust's 2017 Call for Project Ideas–Public for All–on May 9, at 5:30 pm, at the New Lots Library in East New York, Brooklyn.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Manhattan Info Session for the "Public for All" Call for Project Ideas

Monday, May 08, 2017 @ 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Interested in submitting a project proposal to create a more equitable NYC? Join our info session about the Design Trust's 2017 Call for Project Ideas–Public for All–on May 8, at 6 pm, at the Tompkins Square Library in Manhattan’s East Village.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Queens Info Session for the "Public for All" Call for Project Ideas

Thursday, May 04, 2017 @ 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Interested in submitting a project proposal to create a more equitable NYC? Join our info session about the Design Trust's 2017 Call for Project Ideas–Public for All–on May 4, at 6 pm, at the Queens Central Library in Jamaica.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Staten Island Info Session for the "Public for All" Call for Project Ideas

Tuesday, May 02, 2017 @ 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Interested in submitting a project proposal to create a more equitable NYC? Join our info session about the Design Trust's 2017 Call for Project Ideas–Public for All–on May 2, at 6 pm, at the Stapleton Branch Library in Staten Island.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

The Power of Good Design: Creating High-Quality Retail and Community Space

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 @ 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Join us for an interactive forum on how Business Improvement Districts, nonprofit community-based developers, and other neighborhood-based groups can promote high-quality ground-floor design in new mixed-use affordable housing developments.

Workshops & Forums

The Energetic City Forum: Rethinking NYC's Edges

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 @ 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Join us for a conversation on new forms of connectivity among the diverse people and environments of NYC, at BRIC House on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Free!

Workshops & Forums

Five Borough Farm Workshop at Doe Fund

Friday, March 27, 2015 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Learn how and why to keep track of what you grow in your garden! Join the workshop on March 27th, from 6-8 p.m., at Doe Fund.

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