Pop-up that changes New York
Street Lab transforms the street-level environment of New York City to improve lives, strengthen neighborhoods, and bring New Yorkers together. We partner with communities and city government to bring immediate benefits to residents while building support for long-term change. Here’s how we do it…
Public Space Activation
We deploy 15+ types of pop-ups that make a place for learning, play, and more. 500+ times a year, city-wide, 94% in low-moderate income neighborhoods.
New Public Space Development
We partner with community groups to help them launch Open Streets, School Streets, Play Streets, and other public spaces. 30+ partners each year.
Design and Fabrication
We design and build pop-up infrastructure used on the street by our team and community partners. We also ship kits around the world to other cities.
How you can help
Every Street Lab pop-up starts with a request from a local group that is trying to improve their neighborhood, increase public safety, and bring people together. Community partnerships are at the heart of our work—295+ organizations to date, over 900 requests each year. In 2025, Street Lab faces new challenges, and we need your help to keep this work alive. Please donate or contact us to contribute in other ways. Thank you!
Up next:
Street Lab hiring for summer positions
Youth Education Manager, Field Manager, Design Assistant. Learn more here.
Street Lab will run in the 2025 NYC Marathon
Street Lab is an Official Charity Partner of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Stay tuned to meet our runners and pledge your support.
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On the street:
2,530+ pop-ups in 448 locations to date
Calendar:
Thank you to our supporters!
Awards & Press
2021 Best of the City Award, Time Out New York
Winner 2013 Innovations in Reading Prize
Winner 2014 Boston Public Space Invitational
Featured 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale
