Events

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what does it mean to build technology worthy of the Constitution? Join Beneficial Computing (501c3) a Robin Hood Foundation incubated civic tech nonprofit for a series of live presentations and demonstrations exploring how civic technology can strengthen the relationship between people, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions. Through […]

Part 5/5 of our Summer PIT Stop workshop series – sign up HERE for sessions at 11:30am or 4:30pm! It’s time to bring everything back to the block! At Community Tech Jamboree, campers come together to explore how AI, data, and community knowledge can be used to address real challenges and build stronger neighborhoods. Through […]

citylensnyc.com City Lens NYC is a civic technology platform that translates complex New York City data into accessible, usable insights for everyday people. NYC has one of the largest open data ecosystems, but most residents do not have the time, technical skills, or context to actually use it. City Lens closes that gap. The platform […]

fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. It works by visiting the websites of parks, museums, music venues, etc., identifying any upcoming events, and displaying them on a map. This project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. Creator Isha Mani will be present […]

fomo.nyc is a community-built interactive map of upcoming events in the NYC area. It works by visiting the websites of parks, museums, music venues, etc., identifying any upcoming events, and displaying them on a map. This project is a labor of love and will always be free and open-source. Creator Isha Mani will be present […]

Learn to track how neighborhoods are getting built, from what’s going up next door to new skyscrapers: Join us for an exciting in-person dive into the wild world of New York construction! Come explore how the city and skyline reshape itself and get the scoop on what’s shaping your neighborhoods future. Learn how to track every renovation and new foundation in your […]

Cycling is one of the most sustainable ways to move through a city. More riders means safer streets and a healthier city for everyone. But for cycling to be accessible, it has to be safe. Using Level of Traffic Stress (LTS), a framework developed by urban planning researcher Peter Furth, Our Phalt rates every street […]

Know Your Block is a civic tech application that showcases stories behind New York City’s hundreds of honorary street co-namings. Designed as an interactive walking companion, the app maps 280+ co-named street corners honoring civil rights leaders, sports pioneers, school teachers, jazz royalty, and beloved pastors. The app allows users to filter icons by category, […]

Join QUWA Labs for an interactive book club experience that transforms how we understand AI bias in our daily lives. Participants will read and discuss a curated article exploring real-world cases of algorithmic bias, from discriminatory hiring tools to biased healthcare algorithms, then engage in a facilitated group discussion where diverse perspectives illuminate the human […]

Lebanon Through Time: A Digital Journey Lebanon is one of the world’s oldest cultural crossroads, home to extraordinary monuments that span thousands of years—from ancient Phoenician cities to Roman temples and later civilizations that shaped the Mediterranean world. Despite this remarkable historical depth, Lebanon’s cultural heritage remains underrecognized and often absent from broader public awareness. […]

FixIt is an AI-powered facilities management platform built by computer science students at City College of New York. It transforms the way buildings are maintained, from fragmented email chains, phone calls, and spreadsheets into structured, queryable, real-time operational data. The platform centers on a multimodal AI pipeline: a staff member photographs a maintenance issue, and […]

This September, CUNY Climate Consortium (C3) is teaming up with CUNY PIT Lab to highlight and connect the many ways the CUNY community is participating in Climate Week NYC. This year, we are excited to host the C3 Climate Week CUNY Research Expo on Wednesday, September 23 at the NYC PIT Pop Up at the […]