Our birthday wish is $1 million for public space

In celebration of the Design Trust for Public Space’s 30th Anniversary in 2025 and in recognition of public space’s importance in building New York’s next great chapter, the organization is raising $1,000,000 over the next two years to ensure that future generations can gather together in community, fully participate in New York’s cultural life, and benefit from the many impacts of high-quality public space.

There’s never been a more important moment to be this champion, when our civic future needs your partnership. This investment is a commitment to the future of New York. Here’s what we can accomplish together.

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Become a Design Trust Friend and contribute to our pioneering work with public agencies, community groups, and our Fellows, in championing better streets, plazas, parks and open space, transportation systems and neighborhoods.

Design Trust Council members are committed to public space that is democratic and accessible. By joining the Council, you provide vital support to the Design Trust, a nationally recognized incubator for design innovation. This annual membership group gains inside access to the issues facing New York City today through a series of exclusive, curated events throughout the year.

The Founder’s Circle, a major donor group deeply committed to supporting the future of NYC, provides crucial funding for the Design Trust for Public Space to seed new projects. By joining the Founder’s Circle, you will become part of a dynamic group of philanthropists who have come together in honor of the Design Trust’s founder Andrea Woodner, and in support of her vision of a vibrant public realm and a better city.