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Architecture and PlanningNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Hester Street is a small nonprofit operating in the architecture and planning field, prioritizing community involvement in shaping how neighborhoods develop. It delivers technical and capacity-building support to a mix of clients, including community-based organizations, private firms, and government agencies, on land-use processes, neighborhood planning and design, and public and private development projects. Its work aims to foster vibrant, equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhoods by ensuring residents have a say in decisions that affect their communities. Based in New York City, the organization bridges urban planning, design, and development to support community-led outcomes. It collaborates with community groups, private firms, and government bodies to navigate complex planning processes and implement neighborhood-scale initiatives. In June 2023, Hester Street launched the Jim Diego Fellowship, a 10-week program intended for graduate students from underrepresented groups in architecture, urban planning, and design.