Reconnecting to the urban shoreline in parks designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates seems to be the theme of our Public Space Potlucks as of late, and with good reason. As paragons of high performance landscape design, these sites not … Continue reading
[portfolio_slideshow] Journalists representing all corners of the globe visited our office last week as part of a U.S. economy and fashion industry reporting tour sponsored by the State Department. Building on Made in Midtown, Design Trust executive director Deborah Marton … Continue reading
In May I was one of 30 young urban leaders selected from around the country to participate in the Next American Vanguard conference, hosted by the (excellent) quarterly journal Next American City in their hometown of Philadelphia. This was 2 … Continue reading
Design Trust friend David Kimelman, a New York City-based photographer, shares a glimpse of his current project, PARK LIFE: 4 Seasons on the High Line. In New York City, open public spaces are one of our greatest assets. They give … Continue reading
Five Borough Farm Developing policy recommendations and metrics tools to strengthen urban agricultural activity in NYC.
Photo Urbanism: From Roof to Table Creating a comprehensive photo essay of urban agriculture citywide.
Making Midtown Generating feasible strategies to support fashion design and manufacturing in the Garment District.