Summer Program: Digital Design: Neighborhoods (Grades 9–12)

This program is SOLD OUT. Add yourself to the waitlist here.

Time: 9am–4pm daily

Urban planners consider street layouts, building types, open spaces, infrastructure, and other amenities when designing vibrant communities. Students in this class explore New York City neighborhoods and look at examples around the world to learn about urban design. Using 3D design software, each student designs and builds a piece of a neighborhood and saves 2D images for their portfolio. By the end of the week, the class assembles the individual pieces into a shared vision of an ideal neighborhood.

Students will need to bring their own laptop and charging cord with Windows 11 or Mac OS 26 (Tahoe), 15 (Sequoia), 14+ (Sonoma), or 13+ (Ventura) for this class. Students can bring their own mouse or CFA will provide a wired mouse for student use. Students will be sent a link to download the free SketchUp trial software prior to the first day of class. Students with Chromebooks can use the free web-based SketchUp software. Tablets and phones cannot be used for this program. Please check your system requirements here.

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Need-Based Scholarships:
The Scholarship Application deadline is May 1. Maximum 1 application per student. Need-based partial scholarships are available. Upon completing program registration as a “scholarship applicant,” you will automatically receive a confirmation email which includes a link to the Scholarship Application. Your registration is complete once you submit the Scholarship Application. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be notified by email within two weeks of the due date. At that time, balance payment will be due.

Terms & Conditions:
By registering for this program, you are accepting our 2026 Summer Programs Terms & Conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration for all programs is non-transferable. Within four weeks of the program's start date, program fees are non-refundable. If cancellation is made at least four weeks prior to the program’s start date, and we are able to fill the space from our waitlist, we will refund all fees minus a $100 administrative fee for each cancelled week. If we are unable to fill your space, we will not be able to provide any refund. There are no exceptions to this policy. The Center for Architecture does not provide make-ups or refunds for days missed as a result of vacation plans, scheduling conflicts, illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control.

PHOTO RELEASE: I agree to allow the Center or its agents to photograph or record the student during their programs.

Questions? Check out our Summer Programs FAQs or email [email protected].