BrandNu Design Studio partnered with the City of Madison Parks Division as part of the City of Madison’s 2018–2022 Parks and Open Space Plan update to lead the Hip Hop Parkitecture Workshop, a community engagement initiative focused on bringing youth voices into the future of Madison’s parks and public spaces.

Through hip hop, students explored park planning, urban design, and community identity through music, discussion, hands-on activities, and 3D design exercises. The workshop included a live DJ, guided park tour, and collaborative design sessions with designers and community leaders.

The event gave young people a direct voice in how they experience their city and what they want to see in its parks and public spaces, helping ensure youth perspectives were included in the planning process.