Explore immersive exhibitions and interactive agency activations throughout the CUNY Graduate Center, showcasing inclusive design, public space innovation, and community-centered transportation initiatives.
NYC Art Stop Letters Display
Artist: Caitlin Keegan
This eye-catching installation features large-scale letters spelling out “NYC,” filled with whimsical illustrations of native plants and natural elements. Created by artist Caitlin Keegan, this piece celebrates New York’s unique ecosystems and the beauty of everyday greenery. This project was commissioned by NYC DOT Art.
Location: 8th Floor – Dining Commons
Branching – Car-Free Earth Day Poster
Artist: Ishita Jain
Branching by Ishita Jain is a vibrant poster honoring some of the oldest New Yorkers —the City's majestic trees—on the occasion of Car-Free Earth Day. Among the branches, people run, bike, and play on the streets demonstrating the intricate relationship between nature and the urban landscape of our beloved city. This project, now on display on 300 NYC JCDecaux bus shelters citywide, was commissioned by NYC DOT Art.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 1
New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV)
NYLCV will offer educational materials and giveaways related to key environmental campaigns, including electric school buses, offshore wind development, and equitable access to parks and green spaces.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 3
NYC DOT Safety Education & Outreach
Visit the NYC DOT Safety Education table to learn how the agency partners with communities to promote safer streets and advance the goals of Vision Zero. Explore resources that support education, engagement, and shared responsibility in creating safer public spaces.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 5
CUNY STEM Institute
Student-led Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics projects will be showcased at this sponsor table, highlighting innovative work and emerging talent from CUNY students.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 6
Race Forward
Stop by the Race Forward table to learn about the Federal Initiative to Govern for Racial Justice—a national effort helping federal agencies embed fairness and inclusion into their operations. The table features resources, strategies, and examples from across the country on building more just systems.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 8
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
Visit the Tri-State Transportation table to learn more about congestion pricing and the “Get Around NY Act.” The organization shares how transportation policy can support more inclusive, sustainable, and efficient mobility across New York City and beyond.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Location 9
Reimagining Streets as Public Space: NYC DOT & The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort)
As part of the Public Space Equity Program, NYC DOT and The Hort have created a “pop up plaza” exhibition that includes movable furniture, custom floral installations, a Gratitude Tree, and other amenities showing how thoughtful design can foster community, creativity, and belonging in NYC’s most precious public space: its streets.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Breakout Rooms
Virtual Reality Streetview: Exploring Streets with Vision Disabilities
Step into the shoes of a New Yorker navigating city streets with a vision disability. This interactive virtual reality simulation offers a powerful and empathetic view of the built environment through the lens of different types and severities of vision disabilities. Developed in partnership with New York University.
Location: Concourse Lobby – Elevator Vestibule (Left)