Stamford Youth Weigh In on City’s Future During “My City” Day - Apr 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Angie HuntOrganization: My Architecture Workshops Inc.Email: angie@myarchitectureworkshops.com
Phone: (917) 929-9758

Stamford Youth to Weigh In on City’s Future During “My City” Day - April 9, 2025

STAMFORD, CT - On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Stamford Public Schools will participate in “My City” Day, a unique, district-wide civic engagement event giving students the opportunity to learn about urban planning, share their ideas, and become part of the vision for Stamford’s future.
Organized by My Architecture Workshops Inc., in collaboration with Stamford Public Schools and the City of Stamford, this interactive experience is designed to connect the next generation with the city’s long-range planning process - the Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

Empowering Young Voices Through Civic Education

During the school day, students will take part in a specially designed digital project delivered via Google Classroom and accessed on their Chromebooks. Activities include:

• A special video message from Mayor Caroline Simmons emphasizing the importance of city planning and youth involvement.
• An interactive, visual survey and lesson plan allowing students to share what they value in their neighborhoods and how they envision Stamford’s future.
• A take-home activity where students will engage their families by conducting interviews and completing a short family survey.

Inspiring a New Generation of City Builders

“‘My City’ Day is more than an activity—it’s a movement to empower students as problem-solvers, community thinkers, and future leaders,” said Dominique Moore, architect and founder of My Architecture Workshops Inc. “We believe every student should understand how cities work and how they can shape the place they call home.”
The initiative highlights key themes from the Stamford 2035 planning effort, including:

• Housing affordability
• Environmental resilience
• Mobility and transportation access

Prize for the Most Engaged School: A Day at the Movies

The school with the highest student survey completion rate will receive a special reward—an exclusive field trip to the Avon Theatre, complete with a free movie screening, popcorn, and drinks.

A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity

As Stamford plans its future, “My City” Day ensures that the voices of its youngest residents are heard and valued. By combining classroom learning with civic engagement, the program builds bridges between students, families, and the city they live in.

Media interested in visiting a school to cover “My City” Day are encouraged to contact Angie Hunt: angie@myarchitectureworkshops.com for coordination and details.

About My Architecture Workshops Inc.:
Based in Stamford, My Architecture Workshops Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to delivering hands-on S.T.E.A.M. education through architecture, design, and civic engagement. Its mission is to inspire students of all backgrounds to imagine, build, and lead their communities.