I am now co-chair of the board of a student-run community service consultancy. DesignConnect is rooted in collaborative, democratic, and sustainable principles for the advancement of towns in Upstate New York. DesignConnect provides practical experience to students through cooperation with local municipalities and non‐profit organizations while providing design and planning services for these groups that may not have the resources to hire professionals.
As part of the organization, we'll travel to various small communities throughout Upstate New York. Our first journey brought us to Freeville, where the client wants a better pedestrian connect to their nearby nature preserve and some mainstreet work. They have an adorable little restaurant and waterwheel right on the river, as well as an infamous Earthship under construction.
www.designconnectcornell.com
