Strategic Visioning and Capacity Building to Support the National Urban Parks Field The Institute for Urban Parks (Institute) is a uniquely situated department within the larger Central Park Conservancy (CPC) in NYC that supports urban park networks and park leadership across the U.S. by providing...
Engaging residents through qualitative research on food shopping in East Harlem The NYC Department of Mental Health and Hygiene (DOHMH) is dedicated to public health outcomes that support healthy, thriving, and connected neighborhoods across the city. One major priority area for the agency is food justice,...
. Supporting Energy Efficiency Through Organizational Change The New York State Energy and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) is a state-wide public-benefit corporation that offers information, analysis, programs, and funding aimed at helping New York become more energy-efficient and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA’s multifamily team shares...
Creating a guide to support small building development Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) is a leading nonprofit affordable housing and community revitalization finance company. Part of their mission is to support people of all experience levels to navigate the process of financing and managing small building...
Developing a Design Thinking Curriculum for High School Students The NYC Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Readiness Office Career and Technical Education team (OPSR CTE) is invested in preparing young people for the changing college and career landscape of the 21st century. To help...
Facilitating Dialogue Amongst Library Leaders from Across the US Knight Foundation is a national foundation that invests in fostering informed and engaged communities across the United States. Rooted in this mission is their long support for libraries. Knight believes that libraries play a vital role in...
Developing accessible, culturally relevant navigation tools and service delivery for a low-income health clinic in Brooklyn. hellosmile’s innovation lab (HelloLab) uses design and technology to improve children’s health and happiness, transforming children’s wellness in a systematic, reliable, and sustainable way. When they teamed up with a...
Building the capacities of the lending industry to promote energy efficiency in affordable housing As a leader in the nonprofit affordable housing mortgage lending industry, Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) has identified the value of prioritizing energy efficiency to ensure an affordable, resilient and stable housing stock in New...
Redesigning a program to support neighborhood arts and culture The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is dedicated to engaging communities to bring about healthier, more inclusive, vibrant places. This involves prioritizing a people-centered approach to understanding and supporting arts and culture as an integral part...
Gathering community input for a new public pool in Brooklyn Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre sustainable waterfront park that stretches 1.3 miles along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP), an organization who plans and operates the space, has long sought to expand...