Pratt Center 60th Anniversary Exhibition

For six decades, Pratt Center for Community Development has partnered with grassroots organizations across New York City to fight for housing, climate, and economic justice. From hand-drawn maps and typewritten reports to today’s digital storytelling and data-driven tools, our work has always been grounded in the power of community knowledge and design.

This fall, we’re opening the vaults. Our exhibition traces the evolution of Pratt Center’s work through archival materials, campaign visuals, and behind-the-scenes ephemera that reveal what community planning looks like—on the ground and across generations. Visitors will encounter stories of advocacy, organizing, and design that highlight the legacy and future of community-driven change in New York City.