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Designing New York: Quality Affordable Housing

Through an exploration of seven case studies, Designing New York: Quality Affordable Housing illustrates how good design can help achieve a myriad of city goals. Published by the NYC Public Design Commission, this guide shares examples of excellent affordable housing developments in New York City and gives leaders concrete ideas for improving the stock of affordable … Continued

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Street Design Guides

Full of concrete and practical guidelines, the National Association of County Transportation Officials (NACTO) has created a variety of Design Guides with cutting-edge best practices for urban streets. Topics range from immediate safety improvements to remaining flexible as autonomous vehicles become more common. Broad principles as well as engineering specs are included in the following … Continued

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Grants for Arts Projects

“The National Endowment for the Arts recognizes design’s ever-present impact on society by funding activities that encourage, preserve, and disseminate the best in American and global design.” The National Endowment for the Arts offers matching grants for design projects that have a public benefit or enhance the design field. Funded projects include design competitions, arts … Continued

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