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‘¿Sabes qué es el estatus especial de inmigrante juvenil? En Nueva York lanzan campaña informativa sobre el tema’
Univision
July, 15, 2021
Rachel Davidson, abogada de inmigración del centro de servicios legales The Door, asegura que los jóvenes que necesiten representación legal o deseen saber más sobre el estatus especial de inmigrante juvenil (SIJS) pueden acudir a sus oficinas ubicadas en el 555 de la calle Broome o llamar al número telefónico 929-237-9538.
‘A Guide to Your Rights in Homeless Shelters’
City Limits
February, 19, 2020
The Safety Net Project of the Urban Justice Center, the Safety Net Activists, the Center for Urban Pedagogy and design studio 13 milliseconds this week released a pamphlet outlining the rights that homeless individuals and families have in New York City. It covers everything from privacy to diet, voting to disabilities, public benefits to income savings; explains supportive housing and vouchers; talks about how to get a fair hearing and how to seek permanent affordable housing.
‘Resources for Immigrants with Disabilities in New York’
Documented
April, 20, 2021
As of, December of 2020 61 million adults in the United States have some type of disability according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That translates to 1 in 4 Americans. In New York that figure is 1 in 5, according to a Department of Health Survey. Three million New Yorkers reported having a type of disability due to health conditions. While we don’t know the number of immigrants with disabilities and while certain disabilities are more noticeable than others, it does not take away that all types of conditions can be detrimental to individuals’ lifestyle and to the lives of those around them.
‘You know a lot less about New York than you think. These graphics prove it’
Fast Company
April, 14, 2021
A new book breaks down one of the most built-up cities in the world.
‘Civically Engaged Project-Based Learning, Virtually’
The Reinvention Lab via Medium.com
October, 30, 2020
How the Center for Urban Pedagogy is pushing for more relevant, community-based learning in the age of Coronavirus and calls for racial justice.
‘As the 2020 School Year Begins, Know Your Rights and Get Involved’
Rise Magazine
October, 14, 2020
As we begin a new school year amidst the ongoing pandemic, equity issues continue to be exacerbated by the pandemic. You may still lack the equipment needed for remote learning or consistent available WIFI, or may be dealing with continuous changes to plans.
Below, you will find more information about your rights and support available and how you can advocate to protect families and for educational equity. [See] Resources for NYC Parents from Brooklyn Defender Services and The Center for Urban Pedagogy, [including] knowing your rights about your child’s education during the 2020-21 school year [and] information for parents dealing with ACS during COVID.
‘As the 2020 School Year Begins, Know Your Rights and Get Involved’
Rise Magazine
October, 14, 2020
As we begin a new school year amidst the ongoing pandemic, equity issues continue to be exacerbated by the pandemic. You may still lack the equipment needed for remote learning or consistent available WIFI, or may be dealing with continuous changes to plans.
Below, you will find more information about your rights and support available and how you can advocate to protect families and for educational equity. [See] Resources for NYC Parents from Brooklyn Defender Services and The Center for Urban Pedagogy, [including] knowing your rights about your child’s education during the 2020-21 school year [and] information for parents dealing with ACS during COVID.
‘As Cuomo Shutters Schools in COVID Flare Zones, Ground Rules Lag for Child Welfare Reports During Remote Learning’
The City
October, 5, 2020
Before the start of the current school year, multiple groups had urged the state Office of Children and Family Services to declare that a child’s failure to participate in remote learning should not be enough to justify an investigation. “Black and brown families are still going to be negatively impacted, especially in The Bronx where some of our Wi-Fi issues are worse,” said Baker-Burr…Last week, the groups that signed the letter to the state released new “know your rights” pamphlets help families navigate remote learning, and offer advice on what to do if ACS is called.
‘As Cuomo Shutters Schools in COVID Flare Zones, Ground Rules Lag for Child Welfare Reports During Remote Learning’
The City
October, 5, 2020
Before the start of the current school year, multiple groups had urged the state Office of Children and Family Services to declare that a child’s failure to participate in remote learning should not be enough to justify an investigation. “Black and brown families are still going to be negatively impacted, especially in The Bronx where some of our Wi-Fi issues are worse,” said Baker-Burr…Last week, the groups that signed the letter to the state released new “know your rights” pamphlets help families navigate remote learning, and offer advice on what to do if ACS is called.
‘How Graphic Design Can Help Advance Social Equity In Cities’
Next City
November, 19, 2019
This approach has been championed by organizations such as the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP), who produce visual explanations demystifying urban policy issues — from food access to street vending — so that more individuals can better participate in shaping their communities.
‘NYC Teens Share How Criminal Justice System Impacts Their Communities’
Next City
October, 16, 2019
Rivera and Minns were two of the 11 students who participated in a summer employment program at the Red Hook Community Justice Center, the nation’s first multijurisdictional community court. The cohort worked with the Center for Urban Pedagogy, a nonprofit using design and art to explain complex social justice issues, to compose a booklet explaining how criminal conspiracy laws impact New York communities.
‘Sappi’s Ideas that Matter 20th Anniversary’
Sappi
June, 27, 2019
CUP’s Executive Director, Christine Gaspar, was recently featured in a video celebrating 20 years of Sappi’s Ideas that Matter program! Watch the video below to learn about the power of design and the importance of print.
CUP is deeply grateful for the support we’ve received from Sappi over the years that’s helped us reach communities throughout New York around issues of fracking, zoning, and tenants’ rights.
Applications for the 2019 Ideas that Matter program are open here until July 31st — we promise it’s worth it.
‘Housing Update: Homelessness Record, Rent Regs Debate Intensifies’
City Limits
May, 3, 2019
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development has anew commissioner. Until last year, Louise Carroll had worked at HPD for 12 years, most recently overseeing the tax incentives program. The New York Post reports that NYCHA cut down more than 200 trees at the Baruch Houses on the Lower East Side. Residents were upset. According to NYCHA, deforestation is part of Hurricane Sandy recovery and repair efforts and the trees will be replaced. The Center for Urban Pedagogy along with several partners has launched a campaign educating tenants about how to report landlord harassment.
‘华埠监狱环境报告将公布(图)’
US China Press
March, 8, 2019
城市教育中心(Center for Urban Pedagogy)项目经理托瑞(Mark Torrey)介绍， ULURP是纽约市区划制度的运作核心， 任何与当前区划不一致的开发提议都必须申请进行ULURP。ULURP是一个标准化的流程，其目的是让影响城市土地使用的项目申请通过公众参与的审核。该过程主要包括申请、认证及各部门的审查。纽约宪章也规定了该流程中各部分的决策时间。ULURP主要的参与包括市规划局、市规划委员会、社区委员会、区长、区委员会、市议会及市长。
