Closing Bell: desigNYC Pairs Projects with Professionals

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    Today the NYC-based non-profit desigNYC announced 16 winners for its “Recharging Communities” projects, which pairs nonprofits serving the public good with civic-minded design professionals who share their expertise on a pro bono basis. The design professionals are from a mix of architecture, landscape, interiors, communication, interactive and service design disciplines and will work with the nonprofits throughout the year. Winners from Brooklyn include Compost for Brooklyn, Fort Greene Strategic Neighborhood Action (SNAP), Gowanus Canal Conservancy and Fulton Area Business Alliance. The FAB Alliance (their work on the Triangle parks is pictured) is working on a a master plan for public spaces on Fulton Street to develop vacant lots and create attractive public spaces for retailers and shoppers. You can read about all the winners here.

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