Projects

Design Sprints: Building Creative Capacity

In Spring 2025, our third Design Sprints cohort partnered with NYC's Department of Small Business Services to activate vacant storefronts.

On view April 22—August 31, 2025, Tiffany Baker's public art project increases public awareness of flooding in Gowanus.

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

Using our HQ as a flexible community space for friends and neighbors.

Supporting community leaders and designers as they activate NYC's public spaces.

Submissions are now closed. Stay tuned for an announcement of finalist selections.

Public art and design tools to support civic engagement in Gowanus amidst the neighborhood's redevelopment.

An annual series of bold and iconic urban installations at The Plaza at 300 Ashland.