Throughout DownCity Design’s 2018-19 program year, our work will be guided by the theme ​‘Resilient Providence.’​ DCD will engage young people in designing and fabricating beautiful and functional installations, graphics and products that will showcase new possibilities and practices to promote sustainable practices in the city of Providence. Resilient PVD will focus on investigating and inspiring new models of resilience and preparing Providence for the challenges associated with climate change, including the very real impacts of rising sea levels and storm surge on our coastal city.

We’re looking for some great projects to tackle this year! If you have a project that fits this theme and meets our criteria outlined, we encourage you to submit a proposal by 5pm on ​September 17, 2018.​ Our panel of educators, staff and students will review proposals to choose several potential Project Partners to partner with for this year.

We are proud to be featured in Providence Business News, which highlighted the work we've done to inspire a new generation of innovators since receiving the Rhode Island Foundation's Innovation Fellowship in 2013. Read the article here!