Catskills Eco Resort

 

A new kind of resort, immersive art experience, and forest laboratory in the heart of the Catskills Wilderness.  After an initial/successful pilot, the full opening is scheduled for Fall 2023.

Makeithappen.city

A hybrid virtual/physical platform for improving public participation in Downtown Revitalization efforts.  Awarded the Columbia GSAPP Incubator prize in 2021 and helped secure a $10 million NYSDRI grant.

Rockaway Beach Commercial Revitalization Strategy

 

A 2-year, in-depth research and strategy effort in partnership with NYC SBS.  Included novel data collection techniques, workshop designs, and tactical urbanism interventions. Results included a comprehensive report, plans for a new mixed-use community center, and a developer agreement to build a food hub/incubator.

Edgemere Yacht Club

 

Developed a a novel real estate development proposal for a seaside property to serve as a hub for creatives, a community gathering space, and an example of resilient coastal development potential.  

Coopify 

 

Worked with community organizations and workers to create one of the first cooperatively owned technology platforms for on-demand services.  Project featured in Fast Company, Yes! Magazine, and Wired.

Crowdsourcing Tijuana

 

Created an online platform to map resources and tap into community support in a resource limited and migratory context.  The project culminated in a day-long workshop with a coalition of local organizations and the results were featured at the 2018 APA conference.