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desigNYC was invited by the New Museum to be part of their second StreetFest last May 4, 2013
CLIMB hike the heights last June 1st brought thousands of hikers, residents and active visitors to the Upper Manhattan parks
At Wanted Design/NYCXDESIGN last May, desigNYC presented "Design Empathy," featuring work by three current teams
New Destiny Housing for low-income families/individuals at risk of violence and homelessness, designed by Elmslie Osler Architect (EOA).
New Destiny Housing for low-income families/individuals at risk of violence and homelessness, designed by Elmslie Osler Architect (EOA).
desigNYC workshop with non-profits organizations
desigNYC kickoff 2013
desigNYC shown within EmpathiCITY, for the 8th Saint-Etienne International Design Biennale, March 2013
Serviam Gardens by Robin Key Landscape Architecture include agriculture plots for low income senior residents

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June 12, 2013

Join us to the IMPACT NY benefit party!

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IMPACT NY’s COMPETITION RESULTS WILL BE REVEALED ON JUNE 26, 2013

Conceived as a new collaboration between IIDA NY and desigNYC to enhance the value of pro bono design in our city, IMPACT NY new competition is a unique… read more >

May 29, 2013

Hike the Heights and think! SAT JUNE 1st

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Come join desigNYC’s CLIMB (City Life is Moving Bodies) for its annual walk in Upper Manhattan’s parks this SAT JUNE 1, 10-1PM. CLIMB, a community organization led by Columbia Mailman School of Public Health’s professor Mindy Love was paired… read more >

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