The Civic Design Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that works with residents, organizations, and municipalities to advocate for civic design visions and actionable change in communities to improve quality of life for all.

We do this through community engagement and design that strives to actualize our Guiding Principles for Civic Design. We believe that the fields of architecture, community planning, and development should be more accessible and inclusive of the wider population. Starting from youth, people deserve to believe that they have the power to shape their communities, and we are working on actualizing that power to be representative of not only the people, but also the history and culture of a place. It takes work to envision civic design to be socially conscious and equitable, but it takes dedication, strong partnerships, and community pride to shape the outcome of design.

In addition to contributions through our website, support can be provided to the Civic Design Center through direct financial support, cash, check, credit card. In-Kind donations are welcomed for everything from office supplies to graphic design to event needs. Volunteer opportunities include community engagement for Design Studio projects, painting and traffic calming installations for TURBO projects, mentoring students for Design Your Neighborhood, and supporting us at various event, like PARK(ing) Day or Urban Design Forums.

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