Join us in championing better streets, plazas, parks and open space, city buildings, transportation systems and neighborhoods. Enthusiasts, like yourself, who care about the vibrancy of the city’s public space help us to ensure that NYC belongs to everyone. View a list of our passionate supporters.
Every city needs a Design Trust for Public Space.
A leadership circle of civic-minded professionals who support the Design Trust’s mission to make a lasting impact—through design—on public space in NYC.
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.
A growing circle of supporters that provides crucial seed funding for the Design Trust’s lasting work on the future of public space in NYC.
By joining the Founder's Circle, you will become part of a dynamic philanthropic community. Benefits include an intimate annual dinner with prominent figures in design and architecture, prominent recognition on our materials, advance copies, and complimentary tickets to our annual Benefit Art+Design Auction. Talk to Alisa about the Founder's Circle.
2016 Founder's Circle Members
Agnes Gund
Kitty Hawks
Sophia W. Healy
Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc.
Camila Pastor and Stephen Maharam
Claire Weisz
Andrea Woodner
The support of foundations ensures that public space remains a priority for NYC.
We believe that public space is the heart of our city. The cultural and democratic life of the city depends on these places being accessible and available to all. Your support of our work changes the way New York City’s public spaces are designed, managed and used.
Would you like to learn more about our work? Please contact Alisa Schierman.