Are You Ready for a Ruckus?

Urban Investigations

Are You Ready for a Ruckus?

Government in Plain Sight

City Studies

Government in Plain Sight

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

Making Policy Public

Shine a Light on Your Utility Rights

The Wait

Urban Investigations

The Wait

The Public School Avengers

Urban Investigations

The Public School Avengers

Bodega Down Bronx

Urban Investigations

Bodega Down Bronx

2016

news

On July 11th, 2016 students from Francis Perkins Academy presented “Talking Trash: Throwing Out the Big Apple.”

talk

Thursday, June 30, 2016 7PM

Led by CUP’s Executive Director Christine Gaspar, this conversation with community partners, policymakers, and artists will focus on recent CUP projects that help address the needs of underrepresented communities to assert their right to health care, including such ... more

launch event

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 7PM

Did you know that although the Bronx Terminal Produce Market offers one of largest selections of fresh fruits & vegetables in the world, many Bronx residents feel there aren’t enough places to get fresh produce in their neighborhoods? So where does our fresh ... more

news

On June 29th, 2016 students from KAPPA International High School presented “The Fresh Producers.” 

launch event

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 7PM

Many people feel that small businesses contribute to the unique character of New York City, but what happens when more and more businesses are closing?

open call

Monday, June 6, 2016 5PM

We’re looking for a current public high school student who has participated in a CUP project to be a paid intern with us this summer. This would be a great opportunity to learn more about CUP, build your resume, and get real office work experience. You will help out ... more

news, award

We’re excited and honored to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded CUP with a grant for 2016-17! The grant will support CUP’s Making Policy Public program, which uses art and design to make public policy accessible for everyone. Each ... more

news

On June 13th, 2016 students from the Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School presented “The Deciders.”

launch event

On May 27th, 2016 students from the International Community High School presented “ICEbreaker.”

news, award

We’re honored and excited to announce that CUP received the 2016 National Design Award for Corporate and Institutional Achievement from Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.

open call

Monday, May 2, 2016 5PM

CUP is looking for individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors.

news

Do you want to help our CUP students investigate our city through art and design? Here’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Power Trip

Urban Investigations

Power Trip

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Making Policy Public

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Get Support in Housing Court

Making Policy Public

Get Support in Housing Court

Record It. Report It!

Public Access Design

Record It. Report It!

Bottled Up

City Studies

Bottled Up

What the Cell?

Urban Investigations

What the Cell?

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

Making Policy Public

What Does It Mean To Live In My Own Place?

What Do Incarcerated Parents Need to Know About ACS?

Technical Assistance

What Do Incarcerated Parents Need to Know About ACS?