Center for Active Design

Active Design for a Just + Equitable City

Communities around the world recognize New York City’s track record of high profile Active Design projects that spark neighborhood transformation and support healthy behaviors – from the High Line, to Brooklyn Bridge Park, to a pedestrianized Times Square. While these celebrated initiatives are certainly laudable, new conversations are emerging about how Active Design can be leveraged to address social equity – particularly in neighborhoods that grapple with the greatest health and e...