Projects

Placemaking Evaluation Fellowship

The Van Alen Placemaking Evaluation Fellowship provides hands-on experience evaluating the power of design to bring life to public spaces.

Long-term, community-led pandemic recovery across four boroughs in NYC.

A light installation to inform Gowanus residents about water quality in the neighborhood.

Expanding the Chinatown Night Market through a redesign and new community outreach.

A community-led redesign of a public alley in Albany, NY.

Surfacing the work of emerging designers and tests new strategies to bring people together in public space.

Creating a roadmap for Jackson Heights' 82nd Street commercial corridor to rebuild from the pandemic.

Strengthening sites for cultural activity and planning new sites and platforms.

Completing a neighborhood assessment to understand the challenges and opportunities for small businesses.