Support the Marcy Hart Garden - Day of Service

AIA New York’s annual Day of Service is an opportunity for architects and their firms to bring ideas to life for nonprofit organizations around the city. Launched in 2018 when the AIA Conference on Architecture took place in New York City, the program offers a framework for groups of volunteers to help non-profit organizations with much-needed upgrades to their facilities or assistance with their mission. Each project is led by a different team of architects and supported by multiple partners and donors. Leading up to this special day each year are months of behind-the-scenes planning, design, and coordination on behalf of the many architecture firms and teams leading these projects.  Dattner Architects is proud to partner with Services for the Underserved in this year’s initiative on August 15th. 


Services for the Underserved (S:US) is a leading NYC non-profit with deep roots in the community, providing support for populations in need through both housing and counseling services. S:US’ thriving Urban Farms program functions as an innovative supplement to the supports they offer individuals through their programming. Horticulture is a tool to improve wellness outcomes and help those who participate to achieve their personal and professional goals. S:US Urban Farms provides therapeutic horticulture, nutritional programming, and employment opportunities to the individuals they serve – through workshops, field experiences, and their network of community farms and garden spaces.

Dattner Architects has partnered with S:US to make a series of improvements to their urban garden at the Marcy Hart residences in Brooklyn, NY. This garden is home to everything from beehives to a rice pond along with a wide array of garden beds and native plants. Dattner’s goal is to help S:US realize a portion of their master plan for the Marcy Hart space. Scope will include redesigning existing fencing and underutilized garden beds, regrading primary seating areas, and adding to the overall vibrancy of the existing space with elements that will improve the work flow for gardeners and encourage all residents to comfortably gather outdoors.

Your donation will go directly towards purchasing the building materials that will make this garden improvement project possible. Thank you for your support!