Since our founding in 1995, the Design Trust for Public Space has solicited project proposals from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals through an open call for project ideas.

On April 26, 2017, the Design Trust unveiled "Public for All: Rethinking Shared Space in NYC", an open call for project ideas to ensure New York City’s public realm remains truly public. For "Public for All"—the Design Trust’s 10th Request for Proposals in 22 years—we sought innovative ideas for creating more accessible, resourceful public spaces and sustainable models for their operation and maintenance to strengthen the voice of communities and enliven neighborhoods.

Out of 105 initial responses from community groups, city agencies, and individuals across the five boroughs, Design Trust invited 30 proposers to submit full citywide research, design, and planning proposals. On July 11, 2017, an independent jury chose two winners from five finalist projects.

THE WINNERS:
• "Community Land Trust as a Model for Public Space"—South Bronx Unite, in collaboration with New York City Community Land Initiative and the Mott Haven-Port Morris Community Land Stewards
• "When the Going Gets Tough…Addressing Equity & Quality of Life in Community-Managed Public Spaces"—The Neighborhood Plaza Program of the Horticultural Society of New York in collaboration with Uptown Grand Central, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Plaza Partner managing 125th Street Plaza in East Harlem

THE OTHER THREE FINALISTS:
• "Return of the Stanton Building"—The Stanton Task Force including Green Map System, Sara Roosevelt Park Community Coalition, and University Settlement
• "StalledNYC!"—Joel Sanders, Principal of Joel Sanders Architect and Professor of Architecture at the Yale School of Architecture, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects New York
• "Yes Loitering"—Chat Travieso, in collaboration with Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE DESIGN TRUST SELECTS WINNERS?:

The Design Trust will develop and implement the winning project ideas in partnership with their proposers, engaging community stakeholders from the get-go. Design Trust projects create tangible impact by changing the system, by producing replicable models or tools, by creating a catalyst, and by building a well-informed constituency.

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