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]
Contact Alisa Schierman for more details.
Chair
Current Council Membership:
Visionary
Joyce Menschel
Andrea Woodner
Corporate
Buro Happold
Mimi & Andrew Crawford
Dattner Architects
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects
Florim
GFP Real Estate
Google
Sally Gottesman
Jesse Hertzberg
HR&A
Jamestown, LP
Evie Klein
KPF
Langan Engineering
PJT Partners
RXR
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Structure Tone
TF Cornerstone
Trinity Church Wall Street
TyLin|Silman Structural Solutions
WXY Architecture + Urban Design
Individual
Jerry Caldari
Cass Calder Smith
Nick Colvin/LinkNYC
David Davis
Julia Day
Robert Derector Associates
Johanna Flato
Sally Gottesman
David Hodes & Jolie Schwab
Carol Loewenson
Liz Neumark
Greg Reaves
Jason Langer/Robert Bird Group
Municipal Arts Society
Jean-Gabriel Neukomm
Sterling Project Development
TenBerke Architects
TsAO & McKOWN Architects
Barbara Wilks