The Community Design Center of New York's Capital Region
Restoring, Rebuilding and Revitalizing our urban neighborhoods and historic structures since 1969
What We Do
TAP fosters inclusive and sustainable community development in the Capital Region by making architectural, planning, and design services affordable to low and moderate income individuals and other non-profit agencies who serve them.
Architectural
Services
Programming, conditions assessment, design, permit documents, construction administration, feasibility studies, renderings, and grant writing.
Planning & Site Design
Zoning, Planning, Historic District, and other municipal reviews. Site design that improves safety and sustainability on your property.
Placemaking & Public Art
Participatory design projects that promote stewardship of public spaces by celebrating a neighborhoods’ character defining features.
Education & Advocacy
Presentations, publications, workshops and events promoting preservation, energy conservation, fair housing, STEM, and skills training
Our Mission
Is to strengthen the physical and social fabric of marginalized neighborhoods, with architecture, planning, preservation, placemaking and design.
Our Work is guided by Our Values:
Equity, Sustainability, Affordability, and Quality
FREE LEARNING SERIES
AIA Continuing Education
Learning Units are available
WEEKLY NOV 3 - DECEMBER 22