How the Uni works at play streets in the Bronx

How the Uni works at play streets in the Bronx

Today, we brought the Uni to a great play street in the Bronx run by Caldwell Programs. As I promised everyone last week, I brought along some new math puzzles today. Learn more about our ongoing effort at play...
Uni lands at Von King Park in Bed Stuy

Uni lands at Von King Park in Bed Stuy

The Uni was in Bed Stuy today, visiting Von King Park. Our work here is in partnership with NYC Parks to support of the Community Parks Initiative, an effort to invest in neighborhood parks with the greatest needs. Lots of families were out and grills were getting...
Uni starts a run at Playground 103, East Harlem

Uni starts a run at Playground 103, East Harlem

We brought the Uni to Playground 103 in East Harlem yesterday to begin a short series designed to reach kids and families, especially those living nearby at NYCHA East River Houses. Our work here is in partnership with NYC Parks in support of the Thursdays, and you...
Uni READ, DRAW, SOLVE at Jennings Play Street in Bronx

Uni READ, DRAW, SOLVE at Jennings Play Street in Bronx

This summer, we are once again deploying to play streets in Harlem and the Bronx. Today, I worked one of our favorites, run by Caldwell Programs in Morrisania. I hung out, and took some photos, let the kids take photos, and gathered feedback for our new...
New CITYzens produces short video about the Uni Project

New CITYzens produces short video about the Uni Project

Here’s a short video about the Uni Project, featuring interviews with Leslie and our staff. It was filmed in the Bronx and Manhattan by Louise Andrieu and Nils Van Effenterre from New CITYzens, an organization that sends filmmakers around the world. The goal of...
Uni Project at work in Boston

Uni Project at work in Boston

New York is the home of the Uni Project, but Boston is in our DNA, and we stay connected. Here are a few Uni things going on up north. Making it in Boston The Uni Project sends our award-winning portable infrastructure all over the world, and much of that effort...

Uni staff and volunteers appear on NY1

The Uni Project had a visit from NY1 last week during a deployment at Sean’s Place, a park in Astoria Queens (series at Sean’s Place with another visit next Friday, and you can see all of our CPI deployments here. Thanks to the Shippy Foundation and...
READ, DRAW, and more in Hunts Point, Bronx

READ, DRAW, and more in Hunts Point, Bronx

We’re in the middle of a string of visits to Hunts Point Playground in the Bronx. Our weekly deployments are made possible by Leaves of Grass Fund and are part of a partnership with NYC Parks to support the Community Parks Initiative. Photos below. Almost every...