Hester Street Collaborative (HSC) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the physical environment in underserved New York City neighborhoods using a participatory planning and design approach. Based out of New York City's Chinatown, HSC works with local residents, particularly students, in transforming neglected public spaces in parks, schools, and affordable housing developments through a “design-build” process which allows stakeholders to have a hands-on role. HSC's "brand" of architecture and design is used to promote vibrant, diverse communities that encourage civic engagement and a sense of ownership. HSC was officially incorporated in 2003 as a 501C(3) non-profit organization to expand on its work with communities in need. Anne Frederick is HSC's executive director.
Read more about Hester Street Collaborative: Participatory Design, Leroy Street Studio and Ground Up, Avenue of The Immigrants, Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Allen/Pike St. Medians, Community Garden, Citizen Design Internship
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