In the Streets!

Urban Investigations

In the Streets!

The Good, Bad, & Unknown

Urban Investigations

The Good, Bad, & Unknown

Show Up

Public Access Design

Show Up

What's in the Water?

Making Policy Public

What's in the Water?

We Are Public Housing

Making Policy Public

We Are Public Housing

Who Makes Bail?

Urban Investigations

Who Makes Bail?

Print ¡Recuperalo!

For most of the 350,000 people arrested in New York City every year, getting arrested is just the beginning of a long and difficult process. Personal property is also taken at the time of arrest, and getting it back depends on how it was categorized by the police. Each category requires a different set of steps, interactions with multiple players in law enforcement, and tight deadlines. The process is frustrating, drawn-out, and confusing, causing many people to give up on getting their property back. To make it worse, there are no published guidelines to help people through this process.

CUP collaborated with The Bronx Defenders and designers L + L to create ¡Recuperalo! (Get It Back!), a spanish language version of the original guide that helps New Yorkers who’ve recently been arrested get their stuff back. The illustrated guide breaks down the property seizure and civil forfeiture processes into detailed steps, including what to do when you’re arrested and after you’re released.

Dick & Rick: A Visual Primer for Social Impact Design

Technical Assistance

Dick & Rick: A Visual Primer for Social Impact Design

Pass It On!

Making Policy Public

Pass It On!

Social Security Risk Machine

Making Policy Public

Social Security Risk Machine

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

Making Policy Public

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

Pinned Down? Rise Up!

Making Policy Public

Pinned Down? Rise Up!

What Is Zoning?

Envisioning Development

What Is Zoning?

Record It. Report It!

Public Access Design

Record It. Report It!

Participatory Budgeting

Technical Assistance

Participatory Budgeting