IMAGINE NYC

pop-up community engagement

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IMAGINE NYC makes a place for New Yorkers to be heard—where community members can share their insights, experiences, and ideas about their street, neighborhood, and city. Designed to be a fun and memorable experience that brings together New Yorkers of all ages, IMAGINE NYC encourages participants to engage with the PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of their spaces, featuring different activities such as…

  • handwritten tags to share and display local stories and memories
  • an “I-spy” activity that encourages observing, understanding, and documenting public spaces
  • a Polaroid-photo station where New Yorkers can share their aspirations, needs, and visions for change in their neighborhood in a street gallery

… and more! These activities come paired with custom physical elements that include tables, benches, and gallery displays.

Our goal is for people to leave feeling connected and inspired by the ideas of other New Yorkers throughout their community. Look out for a newly expanded IMAGINE NYC in communities around the city in 2024.

A man taking a polaroid photo of a girl in the NYC street.
Group of people engaging in a community engagement activity. The signage reads "IMAGINE NYC E 234th St"
A man taking a polaroid photo of a girl in the NYC street.

Have an idea where IMAGINE NYC could pop-up in your neighborhood? Contact us!