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ABOUT ARCSCHOLARS

Marcy Houses Site Walk, Spring 2023

ARCscholars was born out of an idea to engage with young adults living in New York City Housing Authority developments to explore their potential to become architects. Many young adults know that they want to engage with the built environment but don’t have the language or access to the formal education needed to pursue that goal.

That’s where ARCscholars comes in.

This is a program that introduces architecture and design to NYCHA young adults through the study of a specific NYCHA development. These students are joined and mentored by City Tech Architecture students, and together the cohort embarks on an architectural journey. Together the scholars investigate the existing conditions at the selected campus and collaboratively determine design improvements. The scholars meet with leaders within the NYCHA community, are mentored by architectural and urban design professionals, and workshop together. The students creatively integrate the words of the leadership, their peers, and their personal experiences into the designs.

The goal is to continue to grow ARCscholars and to find ways to launch our students into professional architectural education and the career opportunities that it affords.

Steve M, ARCscholars student

“Thank you for allowing me to have joined another cohort and I hope to be able continue for the fall cohort 2023. It because I was inspired by you, Ms.Nicole, Mr. Voss, and Erickson that I had the most wonderful time. It was because of your clear instruction and outgoing personality that allowed me to finish the course in due time.and It was truly intriguing for me delve into the world of architecture as well as developed skills and teach me how to create ideas outside of the box. After careful consideration about my most recent individual project; I have decided to make it a reality for not only for make my campus better but the entirety of NYCHA for it to be more sustainable, both economically and environmentally."

WHAT WE DO

Making A Difference

EDUCATION

Reinforcing our Commitment

SUPPORT

One Step at a Time