HDC is excited to launch our Business Development Collaborative Programming for the Garment District!
HDC’s program is a preservation, placemaking, and history project with the main focus to provide collaborative opportunities, resources, materials, and marketing to reinforce the importance of the businesses that make up the Garment District and promote the District as both a commercial and cultural destination. The program includes four components: a series of placemaking workshops with Pratt Institute; a networking event for Garment District businesses; a recorded series of salon gatherings hosted with New York Fashion Workforce Development Coalition open to the public; and an oral history series of recorded interviews with CityLore for businesses to tell their stories.
Program Features
Networking Event
A free networking event for Garment District businesses to build relationships, encourage collaboration, and learn about our programming opportunities.
The event takes place Wednesday, September 30 from 6 – 8 PM at 253 W 35th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10001.
Placemaking Workshops with Pratt Institute
A workshop series with Pratt Institute’s Historic Preservation students to turn the District’s history into practical marketing and placemaking ideas. Students will work with businesses to develop brand stories, public-space concepts, and two pilot activations for the District.
Oral History with CityLore
City Lore will record 1–2 hour video and audio interviews with Garment District business owners and workers to preserve and share their stories. Interviews will be featured on HDC’s website and YouTube channel, with transcripts provided to participating businesses.
Public Salons with NYFWDC
Public gatherings featuring three business owners sharing their company histories, industries, and connections to the Garment District. Events will highlight different sectors, including fashion, Broadway, and garment businesses, and will be recorded and shared on HDC’s website.
Interested in joining our programming? Click here to sign up for program updates!
This program is provided through the GDA Business Development Collaborative.