From Shelter to Apartment

Making Policy Public

From Shelter to Apartment

Pass It On!

Making Policy Public

Pass It On!

A Fair Chance

Making Policy Public

A Fair Chance

Making Change

City Studies

Making Change

ICEbreaker

City Studies

ICEbreaker

About CUP

The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement particularly among underrepresented communities. CUP projects demystify the urban policy and planning issues that impact our communities, so that more individuals can better participate in shaping them.

We believe that increasing understanding of how these systems work is the first step to better and more diverse community participation.

CUP projects are collaborations of art and design professionals, community-based advocates and policymakers, and our staff. Together we take on complex issues—from the juvenile justice system to zoning law to food access—and break them down into simple, accessible, visual explanations.

The tools we create are used by organizers and educators all over New York City and beyond to help their constituents better advocate for their own community needs.

Website design: Linked by Air

Find out more about CUP through this short video from the Curry Stone Design Prize.


En El Campo De Los Impuestos

Making Policy Public

En El Campo De Los Impuestos

¡El poder de prepararse!

Public Access Design

¡El poder de prepararse!

Government in Plain Sight

City Studies

Government in Plain Sight

Seeking Sanctuary

Urban Investigations

Seeking Sanctuary

Immigrants & NY

Making Policy Public

Immigrants & NY

Figuring Out FEMA

Public Access Design

Figuring Out FEMA

Our Values, Our Voice, Our Vote

Making Policy Public

Our Values, Our Voice, Our Vote

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Making Policy Public

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?