desigNYC’s mission is to improve live in NYC by connecting nonprofits, community groups and city agencies serving the public good with passionate, professional pro bono designers. In January, we launched our first 12 pilot projects, and this summer we’re celebrating their progress and impact with an exhibit hosted by Pratt Manhattan Gallery.

Dates: June 17 to July 31, 2010Location: 144 West 14th Street Hours: 11 am to 6 pm Tuesday through SaturdayWe are honored to be one of six organizations nominated by Nau for their $10,000 Grant for Change. Please check out our submission and cast your vote before July 6!

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Pilot Projects

Added Value + TODA
Growing visitors to Governor’s Island farm

Bed-Stuy Farm Share + Darhil Crooks
Improving health through locally grown food

Broadway Mall + Joel Sanders, Balmori Associates, Domingo Gonzalez
Master plan for 100-block ecological corridor

Bronx River Alliance + Felix Sockwell and Tom Vasquez
Engaging identity and event icons

Enterprise Community Partners/FBHC + Robin Key Landscape Architecture
Intergenerational garden at Serviam Gardens

Enterprise Community Partners/CAMBA + Sohbr Studio
Community spaces at Anna Gonzalez Apartments

Enterprise Community Partners/Palladia, Inc. + Andre Kikoski Architect
Children’s play room for domestic violence survivors

Envirolution + M&E Engineers and Jeffrey Garofalo
Sustainability teaching tools

GreenHomeNYC + Hot Studio
Website for The New New York Green Street Festival

LES Ecology Center + Andrew Berman Architect
Green renovation of the Fireboat House

NYCHA + Rooster Design Group
Green guide to low-carbon living

Nostrand Park + WireMedia
Community-building website for Crown Heights

If you are a nonprofit, a design partner or a design for social impact advocate and are eager to get involved—please sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed of the next round of submissions starting September 2010!!

Have a question?

Please visit our FAQ or email us at info@desigNYC.org.