Where we work
Public space, in all five boroughs of New York City.
Deployments since 2011. Larger dots indicate more visits.
We go to NYC Plazas...
...and NYC Street Festivals
...and NYC Play Streets
...and NYC Parks & Playgrounds
Since 2011, we’ve offered over 740 days of programming in 215+ public spaces across New York City. Everywhere we go is by request from local groups or city agencies and we prioritize underserved locations. To date, over 250 organizations have served as our host partners. We also partner with NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, and The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, aligning our work with citywide initiatives focused on resource equity, parks, plazas, community safety, and educational achievement gaps.
Deployments by Year
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Uni Project returns to Corona Plaza for 10th Anniversary of NYC Plaza Program
Today we returned to Corona Plaza as part of a 10th anniversary celebration of the NYC Plaza Program, hosted by NYC Department of Transportation. This was our 24th visit to Corona Plaza, including one in 2012 before it was closed to vehicular traffic. We...
A special pop-up reading room for Madison Square Park
We've created a special pop-up reading room, curated to accompany the art exhibit Delirious Matter by Diana Al-Hadid in Madison Square Park. Find us near the North reflecting pool every Thursday through August 2. In the weeks ahead, some of our other...
Pop-up drawing studio and artist in residence on 125th St in East Harlem
Our DRAW NYC program came out to an Old School Block Party hosted by our friends at New Harlem East Merchants Association and the 100 Gates Project. Thanks to our program coordinator Arli and 2018 artist in residence Courtney Menard for braving the heat....
Pop-up reading room and science exhibit on 116th St, East Harlem
The Uni Project's READ and EXPLORE programs landed at a NYC DOT Weekend Walk in East Harlem hosted by Concrete Safaris. On a closed-off street, people explored a curated collection of books at our portable reading room and looked at specimens through...
BUILD together in Astoria Heights Park
Our newest program BUILD NYC landed in the recently renovated Astoria Heights Park. Thanks to our host Friends of Astoria Heights Park and NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. BUILD NYC is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City...
Discover 3DuxDesign on the streets of NYC
Thanks to 3Dux/design for donating their new product to BUILD NYC, our new program for public space in New York City. 3Dux makes a simple, elegant architectural set for all ages. They are a family business, and we especially admire their dedication to...