Studio Rodrigo

The Van Alen Institute is a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, NY, focused on empowering communities to actively shape their environments. Through various projects and events, they foster creative capacity and engage individuals in the design process of their neighborhoods. With initiatives like the Dear Neighbor Project and annual events such as the Van Alen Fall Fest, the institute aims to inspire community connection and resilience. They also play a role in addressing pressing issues, including federal funding challenges for public design and environmental concerns in urban settings. Generated from the website