On April 20, 2017 students from KAPPA International High School presented The Wait.
Monday, March 27, 2017 5:33PM
We’re excited to announce our latest tool in our Envisioning Development program, What Is FAR? A companion to our What Is Zoning? Toolkit, What is FAR? is an online, interactive tool to help community members get a grip on the slippery concept of Floor Area ...
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On March 3rd, 2017 students from the International Community High School celebrated the debut of “Show Me the Money!"
Thursday, March 2, 2017 3:44PM
For college student survivors of sexual violence, reporting an incident can be a difficult and confusing process to take on alone. There are federal laws requiring universities to provide support and protection from discrimination for survivors, but these laws are hard to ...
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Friday, January 13, 2017 11AM
Getting ready to apply for affordable housing takes time, and it involves more than just filling out paperwork. Each building has different income qualifications and required materials, which can make putting together a strong application confusing. What exactly is ...
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Thursday, January 12, 2017 6PM
For friends and family members of a person who’s been arrested, the act of paying bail is a stressful and confusing process. Beyond finding the money cover the cost of bail, payers also have to decide how to pay. There are usually two options: cash bail or a ...
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- BAM Fisher Hillman Studio
321 Ashland Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 2PM
Our newest Technical Assistance project, Engage to Change, is now available! CUP teamed up with New York Foundation, Building Movement Project, and designers WeShouldDoItAll to create Engage to Change, a slide deck that breaks down the connection between ...
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On November 9th, CUP launched Sign Up!, a pocket-sized fold-out guide that explains the right of Deaf individuals’ access to an interpreter. A collaboration of CUP, New York Lawyers for Public Interest (NYLPI) and designer Grace Robinson-Leo, the guide illustrates key ...
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Monday, July 11, 2016 7PM
Since the Fresh Kills landfill closed on Staten Island over 15 years ago, NYC has exported all of its trash to other places to be buried or burned. Everyone from government officials to local residents has debated this complicated process, but one thing all folks agree on is ...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7PM
Did you know that although the Bronx Terminal Produce Market offers one of largest selections of fresh fruits & vegetables in the world, many Bronx residents feel there aren’t enough places to get fresh produce in their neighborhoods? So where does our fresh ...
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016 7PM
Many people feel that small businesses contribute to the unique character of New York City, but what happens when more and more businesses are closing?
On May 27th, 2016 students from the International Community High School presented “ICEbreaker.”