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...
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...
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...
Uncovering neighborhood broadband and digital access needs Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is committed to serving a diverse community in Brooklyn, which can mean expanding beyond the reach of building walls and exploring new models for engaging with patrons. This is especially necessary in a time when...
Advocating for Worker Cooperatives through Web Development and Report Graphics. The Democracy at Work Institute (DAWI) is a prominent resource for work cooperatives in the United States, advocating for equitable economy and better jobs for cooperative employees. In collaboration with Citi Community Development and Project Equity,...
Using co-creation to guide EdTech adoption in NYC schools In 2010, the NYC Dept. of Education established its Office of Innovation (iZone) to help the agency adopt to evolving technology, increase resource access, and build infrastructure across its decentralized school system. Approaching the final stage of...
Using service design to promote a publicly-driven free tax preparation service. The largest municipal consumer protection agency in the country, The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) works to protect businesses and consumers citywide, helping New Yorkers manage and protect their money. The Agency...
Building a unique visual identity to showcase a summit of Brooklyn’s leading creatives and innovators. TEDx independently organized conferences use share knowledge, innovation and "ideas worth spreading,” using short talks by interdisciplinary thought leaders. To highlight Brooklyn’s unique speakers, musicians, artists, and innovators, TEDxBrooklyn sought support...
Fundraising collateral to share a hunger nonprofit’s story. OUR STRATEGY Lunchbox Fund (LBF) provides a daily meal to orphaned school children in South Africa, fostering educational participation by ensuring their recipients arrive at school well-fed. In the wake of their upcoming annual gala, the nonprofit approached TYTHEdesign...
Empowering libraries to communicate their value in an increasingly digital landscape. Like many libraries, the Pennsylvania State Library system was struggling to effectively communicate their story, resources and value. The system was looking for a way to guide their librarians and administrators to consider new...