The group of professionals that make up the dD+P studio consists of skilled architects, designers, and administrators. Through our studio members’ wide-ranging expertise, dD+P deploys project teams that are efficient, effective, and versatile from project conception through construction administration. dD+P’s work embodies and is strengthened by our diversity—the experiences, identities, ages, languages, and cultures of our studio members contribute toward a vastly knowledgeable and dynamic studio environment.

At dD+P, we believe that exceptional design should be as diverse and dynamic as those who create and experience it. We are proud to support our studio’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion + Belonging (EDI+B) Initiative, guiding the creation of a working environment focused on the following actions:

• Education on economic, environmental, and social injustice
• Investigating equitable solutions within our studio, community, and industry
• Enacting individual and collective change through measurable improvements

Our studio seeks to effect change for a better future for all. dD+P’s diversity allows us to deeply engage with the communities and clients we work with to create equitable and empowering spaces. Over the past 40+ years, our work with the New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA), Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), and New York City Transit (NYCT) has helped provide inclusive education and transit facilities across the five boroughs. We are proud to have worked with organizations such as Think!Chinatown, Urban Design Forum, Sunnyside Shines BID, Van Alen Institute, Asian Americans for Equality, and the Minkwon Center for Community Action to create transformational spaces and environments.

Every community should have equal access to opportunities for learning, mobility, and open space. dD+P values providing equitable and accessible public education facilities for the next generation. Schools are a central part of every community, functioning as educational spaces, polling sites, emergency shelters, and community spaces. Additionally, dD+P is committed to furthering NYCT’s mission to make public transit accessible to all and we have developed ADA solutions for over 300 stations. Essential to an equitable city is accessible public transit, providing opportunities for employment, education, recreation, and culture.

Chinatown Night Market: The Chinatown Night Market started in 2021 as a response to the disparate impact of COVID-19 on NYC’s Chinatown and the subsequent rise of Anti-Asian hate incidents. The night market continues to activate underutilized space in Forsyth Plaza to create a safe and culturally relevant environment that resonates with the Chinatown community while supporting the local economy. The night market has captured the attention of city agencies and Think!Chinatown is in conversation with city stakeholders to bring permanent capital improvements to Forsyth Plaza.

Sunnyside Public Realm Vision Plan: Our efforts with the Sunnyside Shines BID started through a grant program prioritizing low to moderate-income, immigrant, and historically disinvested communities. The Sunnyside Public Realm Vision Plan reflects our commitment to place-based design solutions that uplift diverse urban communities. The Sunnyside Shines BID will use the vision plan to advocate for capital improvements to underutilized public spaces throughout the neighborhood.

Collective Impact of Civic Engagement Efforts:

• Promoting continued investment in inclusive public spaces
• Strengthening community ties and enhancing public safety
• Providing platforms for civic engagement and cultural expression
• Boosting local economies and supporting the growth of small businesses
• Demonstrating the transformative potential of community-led placemaking

Over the past 20 years, our studio members have volunteered as mentors in the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY, engaging underrepresented students and communities to build a diverse and better-prepared workforce. Throughout the year, dD+P is proud to donate to causes and organizations that foster inclusivity and positive change. Since 2020, the studio has donated over $20,000 to the following organizations: Advocates for Children of New York • AHBAP • Ali Forney Center • Callen-Lorde • Doctors Without Borders • Right To Be • NYCLU • Razom for Ukraine • Robin Hood • Save the Children