By becoming a Design Trust Council member, you are showing your commitment to public space that is democratic, accessible, and helps empower people to create equitable and stable communities. Members provide substantial support to the organization; examples of how these funds are used to make a difference include:
- $250: Pays the stipend of a community engagement working group member
- $1,000: Covers the cost of two community design workshops
- $2,500: Average cost of translating Design Trust project materials into multiple languages, including Spanish and Chinese
Design Trust Council members, in recognition of their vital support, also enjoy a number of special opportunities, including invitations to a diverse roster of exclusive events providing an inside look at the projects, people, and organizations who focus on the activation and challenges of public space.
Membership Benefits
- Exclusive invitations to studio visits, panels, and behind-the-scenes tours
- Inside access to project-related lectures, launch parties, and exhibitions
- Prominent recognition on our website, annual report, and Council materials
Membership Levels
Corporate—$2,500 [3 memberships]
Individual—$1,000 [1 membership plus guest]
Young Urbanist (35 and under)—$250 [1 membership plus guest]
To support all Young Urbanists interested in joining the Design Trust Council, the Design Trust is able to offer pay-what-you-can, need-based membership. Contact Alisa Schierman for more details.
Chair
Current Council Membership:
Corporate
BDO Usa
Mary Burnham
Cozen O'Connor
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
Dagher Engineering
Dattner Architects
Florim
FXCollaborative
GFP Real Estate
Grand Central Partnership
HDR
HR&A Advisors
JB&B
Langan Engineering
Northwell Health
PJT Partners
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Silman
W Architecture & Landscape Architecture
WXY architecture + urban design
Visionary
Joyce Menschel
Individual
Hugo Barreca
Beyer Blinder Belle
Burns Engineering
Cass Calder Smith
Cooper Robertson
Deborah Berke Partners
Jerrod Delaine
Johanna Flato
FLOX Studio
JG Neukomm Architecture
Evie Klein
James Lima Planning + Development
Paula Mueller
SilverLining
Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners
Dominic Ramos-Ruiz
Reavis Page Jump
REDDYMADE
Richter + Ratner
Risk Strategies
TF Cornerstone
Thornton Tomasetti
Times Square Alliance
Craig Tooman
TsAO & McKOWN Architects
Patricia Willens
Young Urbanist
Caroline Magee
Cass Calder Smith