A fundamental part of CHPC’s mission is to inspire and train a new generation of housing and urban planning experts who will be devoting their careers to ensuring the future prosperity and livability of New York City. The organization also serves as a unique bridge between academia and the practical, three-dimensional reality of work in the field.
Therefore, we have designed a variety of Fellowships to encourage and support careers in public service, to establish strong links between experienced leaders in the field and a new generation of housing and planning professionals, to promote active civic engagement, and to advance practical research and creative thinking about NYC’s built environment.
We are able offer a stipend for our Ginsberg Fellowship due to the legacy of William R. Ginsberg, who served on the board of CHPC for more than four decades. The Fellowship also acts as a tribute to his work as a pioneering environmental lawyer and NYC Parks Commissioner who cared deeply about urban planning and environmental law.
The Ginsberg Fellowship program sponsors three categories of fellows:
Graduate Fellowship
The Graduate Fellowship is designed for current or recently graduated students of public policy, urban planning, environmental studies, geography, architecture, urban design, economics, real estate finance, business, or other related subjects.
Senior Practitioner Fellowship
The Senior Practitioner Fellowship is designed to provide an opportunity for original research and the development of new ideas by experienced practitioners and policy makers. The Fellowship term is determined by the scale of the project—typically between two months and one year. CHPC staff will work with the selected applicant to finalize research designs and obtain funding for professional sabbaticals.
Visiting Fellowship
The Visiting Fellowship is for practitioners or researchers from outside New York City. This Fellowship will provide exposure to our experienced staff, as well as practitioners from around New York City, to enhance existing research and analytical skills, and to offer new insight into housing and planning in NYC.
