Design Trust for Public Space

Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Design Trust for Public Space is a New York-based nonprofit operating in the civic and social sector, focused on improving how public spaces are designed and managed. It aims to turn design ideas into practical projects that contribute to a more just and equitable city. The organization works by catalyzing collaboration among designers, communities, and institutions to unlock the potential of New York’s public realm.

Its partnerships with educational institutions include the City University of New York and the Macaulay Honors College to create pathways into urban planning careers. Its programmatic work includes publishing policy recommendations on public realm management and hosting open calls for project ideas, such as The Water RFP. Recent activity includes a collaboration with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance to reimagine the Enslaved African Burial Ground at Van Cortlandt Park, illustrating its active engagement with place-based initiatives.

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