Get It Back!

Public Access Design

Get It Back!

Pay Up!

City Studies

Pay Up!

Show Up

Public Access Design

Show Up

¡El poder de prepararse!

Public Access Design

¡El poder de prepararse!

Es Tu Dinero, Decides Tú

Making Policy Public

Es Tu Dinero, Decides Tú

Participatory Budgeting

Technical Assistance

Participatory Budgeting

News

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On Thursday, June 21st, nearly 60 people tuned in for the student debut of DataFace!, an investigation into facial recognition technology. CUP worked with students from the Bronx School for Law, Government & Justice and Teaching Artist Hugo Rojas to investigate ... more

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As parents and educators continue to adapt to remote learning, we’re sharing some resources and tips that can help bring project-based learning into your home!

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You’re invited to the online debut of DataFace!

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Many people across New York are forced to choose between paying their utility bills and paying for basic necessities like food, medication, and school supplies. But during the COVID-19 crisis, water, gas and electric companies can’t shut off service for anyone, ... more

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As the impacts of the pandemic and the ways it exacerbates racial and economic inequities are becoming clearer, our focus at CUP is also clear. Every day we’re making sure that individuals from marginalized communities have the information they need ... more

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More New Yorkers than ever are trying to get public assistance to meet basic needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The project we created with the Safety Net Project and design studio All Other Services can help navigate this complex process.

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Shine A Light On Your Utility Rights is now available in Spanish!

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The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development recently launched a short video using CUP visuals to help people apply for affordable housing online, while in-person city services are temporarily paused.

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We are sad to announce that we are cancelling the CUP Fellowship for Change in Design for 2020. We plan to resume the program in 2021.

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Support your community by showing up as a bystander. As we’re seeing a rise in Anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment, we want to share a resource we made with Hollaback! on how you can take a stand and take action as a bystander.

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The deadline for Public Access Design has been extended to April 20th, at 5pm EST. 

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Over the last week, we at CUP have been very fortunate to be able to shift to working remotely. We stand in solidarity with our many communities, especially those who cannot choose to do the same and those who are at greater risk. We’re bracing for what is to ... more

Our Values, Our Voice, Our Vote

Making Policy Public

Our Values, Our Voice, Our Vote

In the Streets!

Urban Investigations

In the Streets!

Air it Out

City Studies

Air it Out

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Making Policy Public

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Trouble With Your Water Bill?

Public Access Design

Trouble With Your Water Bill?

Block Party

City Studies

Block Party

H2 Oh No!

Technical Assistance

H2 Oh No!

Not on Our Watch!

Making Policy Public

Not on Our Watch!