Our design education programs and youth-built projects wouldn’t be possible without community support. We are grateful for the sponsorship of several local firms who are helping us train the next generation of innovators. Today we’d like to thank Dimeo Construction for their support of DCD in 2024! . Over the last 90 years, Dimeo has gained recognition as one of the leading construction organizations in New England. From their team, “We're inspired by DownCity Design's work empowering youth through design. Your programs make a real difference, and we're proud to support you again!” Visit Dimeo Construction Company to learn more about their work. #dimeo #dimeoconstruction #downcitydesign #togetherwebuild #design #providence #rhodeisland?
DownCity Design
设计服务
PROVIDENCE,RI 318 位关注者
DownCity Design helps people design solutions for their communities.
关于我们
OUR MISSION DownCity Design (DCD) is a non-profit community design studio that empowers people to imagine and create better futures for their communities, using the tools of design. OUR VISION DownCity Design is a community organization working to build a city of problem solvers. We empower students, educators, and community members to use design skills to improve the places where they live, work, and play. DownCity Design was founded in 2009 by Adrienne Gagnon and Manuel Cordero, with the mission of improving Providence by getting young people involved in designing and building solutions for their communities. Since our founding, DownCity Design has grown rapidly, transforming the lives of over 2200 youth who have participated in our programs so far. OUR WORK In our free youth programs, Providence teens design and fabricate new amenities to improve their communities. Since our founding in 2009, over 2200 participants in our free afterschool and summer design programs have collaboratively built more than 85 permanent amenities for public spaces in and around Providence, including community gardens, outdoor classrooms for public schools and creative play structures for parks. Currently, our 18 free youth programs engage 450 underserved teens annually in creating structures and graphics for public spaces. Our programs help participants develop essential skills and habits of mind like collaboration, communication, creative problem solving, and persistence. In 2019, DCD was named Afterschool Program of the Year by the RI Afterschool Network. More than 280 adults have also participated in our free professional development programs, learning to use the design process to generate innovative solutions for topics including affordable housing, community-based agriculture, creative placemaking and public education.
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https://www.downcitydesign.org
DownCity Design的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 设计服务
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- PROVIDENCE,RI
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2009
- 领域
- Design Thinking、Community Engagement、Design-Build、Education、Non Profit、Youth Development、Architecture、After School、Secondary Education、Project Based Learning、Youth、Industrial Design、Graphic Design、Design、OST、Urban Planning、K12、Facilitation、Professional Development、Teaching、Construction和Construction Management
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425 West Fountain Street
Unit 110
US,RI,PROVIDENCE,02903
DownCity Design员工
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This Thankful Thursday, DownCity Design would like to thank our generous sponsor?Utile! From their team: "At Utile, we recognize that design can best facilitate just, equitable, and sustainable environments when those leading the work reflect the diverse and vibrant communities we serve. As our office deepens its roots in Providence, we’ve chosen to support DownCity Design because their efforts align with our commitment to expanding pathways into the design community for BIPOC youth. Their programming is cultivating a new generation of designers and builders who will bring fresh perspectives to the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, and we’re excited to be part of that transformation." Thank you for helping us work towards a more vibrant, sustainable future of design,?Utile! Check out their page to learn more about their work. #utiledesign?#utile?#downcitydesign?#togetherwebuild?#design?#providence?#rhodeisland?#thankfulthursday
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DCD recently celebrated the unveiling of our new Community Design Studio! This space is more than just a building – it's a promise to our community that we're here to stay, ready to grow, and committed to supporting the next generation of creative changemakers. Thank you to all of our donors, partners, staff and families for making this milestone possible. We have big plans to expand our work, serving more young designers and creating many more service projects in our new space! Please visit downcitydesign.org/support to support our growth with a tax-deductible donation online, or donate directly through Venmo @downcitydesign #downcitydesign #designeducation #togetherwebuild #designbuild #buildingcommunity #communitysupport #providence #giveback #supportlocal #empoweryouth Video credit: Nick Froment (@vista_media_ on Instagram)
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Thank you so much The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island for spotlighting DCD in a recent Providence Sunday Journal! We're grateful for the opportunity to share our work and celebrate the recent completion of our newly renovated Community Design Studio. "In our new home, DCD will double the number of young people we can serve through our free programs and add program offerings that help people connect with careers in our state’s growing design and construction industries," Adrienne shares in the article. "We are thrilled to continue to expand in our new space and forge strong connections with our surrounding community." Check out the rest of the article below! #buildingcommunitythroughdesign #togetherwebuild #youthempowerment #providence https://lnkd.in/ecYNxwxU
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We're #hiring a new Finance / Operations Manager in Providence, Rhode Island. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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This Thankful Thursday, we wanted to give the Cox Communications volunteer team a huge shout out for helping us plant some beautiful exterior shrubs yesterday! Thank you for making our new home on Cranston Street feel more welcoming and bright. #CoxCommunications #thankfulthursday #volunteer #downcitydesign?
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This Thankful Thursday, we would like to thank KITE Architects for supporting the renovation of our new Community Design Studio, as well as being the named sponsor of the table saw in our new workshop! From their team: “KITE Architects is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and in this time has built a legacy centered around mission-driven organizations like DownCity Design. With eyes toward the future, we proudly support the work of DCD because there is too much talent out there to be overlooked because of lack of opportunity!” You can learn more about our new Community Design Studio and sponsorship opportunities by visiting https://lnkd.in/dUiYRmHb. #downcitydesign #design #providence #rhodeisland #thankfulthursday #youthempowerment #designeducation
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DownCity Design is #hiring an Operations Manager to help with fiscal, HR and admin. Know anyone who might be interested?
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This Thankful Thursday, we would like to thank our generous sponsor DiLeonardo for supporting the renovation of our new Community Design Studio, as well as providing interior design consulting services! From their team: “DiLeonardo is an international, hospitality-focused interior design firm with over 50 years of experience. Headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island, we have been fortunate to grow to have 100 staff with over 20 different nationalities in offices in the USA, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Manila. We are happy to support DownCity Design in their efforts to empower young creative minds and support the growth and development of the community.” You can learn more about our new Community Design Studio and sponsorship opportunities by visiting https://lnkd.in/gJtV7WVC. #downcitydesign #design #providence #rhodeisland #thankfulthursday #youthempowerment #designeducation
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